food security
India Caught Between Business And Activists Over GM Crops
Public opposition to GM trials is fueling government indecision, stranding India’s food research in the lab, writes Ranjit Devraj.
Climate Change Could Undermine Food Security
Taking into account the effects of both climate change and air pollution, researchers predict that the resulting fall in global food production will cause a 30 percent increase in undernourishment.
Panasonic’s Indoor Farm To Supply 5% Of Singapore’s Veg
Panasonic's indoor agricultural facility can produce 3.6 tonnes of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables annually.
“Virtual Water” Accounting Tracks China’s Supply
A method of modelling "virtual water" in China has shown that water usage for agriculture can be reduced without compromising food security.
Sweet Success For Sorghum Sugar
A research project investigating the use of sorghum as a sugar crop has been awarded a joint grant from the University of Queensland and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
High CO2 Reduces Nutritional Value Of Key Crops
Researchers have found that the elevated carbon dioxide levels of 2050 could lead to lower levels of micronutrients and protein in staple crops.
IPCC Warns Of Greater Risk To Food & Water Security
The Fifth Assessment Report warns that climate change will threaten food and water security, especially for Asia.
Crop Yields Stall In China, India
Crop production is stagnating in China and India, says a new report published in Nature Communications this month.
OPINION: How Do We Feed Asia In 2050?
We need a multi-pronged strategy to ensure our grandchildren do not confront chronic global food crises, writes Professor Chris Barrett of Cornell University.
