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#Trees on #farms leverage #land_restoration and crop #diversity to improve #food_security and #nutrition in #Rwanda.

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Long-term #local #knowledge study from @cifor-icraf.bsky.social with @bangoruniversity.bsky.social shows #agroecology principles in action.
April 29, 2025 at 7:22 AM
david1822.bsky.social
🌍 On #WorldSoilDay, committing to reducing synthetic nematicide application & transitioning to #bionematicides is vital. These sustainable alternatives protect crops while preserving #soil_health, safeguarding the environment & ensuring #food_security for years to come 🌾 www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11...
December 5, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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Very popular indigenous fruit from Detarium microcarpum trees. via @joanbaxter.bsky.social🍁🪶📚🎙️📻

#Agro_Forestry
#Agro_Ecology
#Agriculture_in_Africa
#Food_Security
February 22, 2026 at 10:06 PM
envirolib.bsky.social
More technology #Trump wants to discard because he doesn't understand its value. US Scientists use #satellites "to monitor #wildfires, #ocean health and #agricultural outlooks" for problem-solving in commerce, #national_security, #food_security, and #water_security."
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/c...
Two Valuable Satellites Are in ‘Perfect Health.’ They May Be Scrapped.
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September 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
newsen.bsky.social
Climate Change Anxiety: Japanese Concerns Rise Over Natural Disasters and Food Security#Japan#Climate_Change#Tokyo#Food_Security
Climate Change Anxiety: Japanese Concerns Rise Over Natural Disasters and Food Security
A recent survey reveals that 74% of Japanese people express anxiety about climate change, particularly regarding extreme weather and food security issues.
third-news.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:42 AM
fpriorbis.bsky.social
The #food_security question is one leg of the overall #trilemma challenge. @universityofri.bsky.social Patrick Baur looking at ways to take adaptability of the mangrove and to use that as a paradigm for rethinking how we achieve a more resilient, diversified food system. www.uri.edu/news/2025/07...
Mangrove as metaphor: Adaptable plant offers inspiration for a new model for sustainable food systems
KINGSTON, R.I. – July 14, 2025 – Humans rely on metaphors to guide a shared understanding of our complex world, and in a novel twist, a faculty member in the University of Rhode Island’s Department of...
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July 26, 2025 at 3:42 AM
cellbionews.bsky.social
How #plants control partnerships with #fungi: Study finds #stress #hormones influence #symbiosis

#soil #microbiome #Arbuscular_mycorrhiza #ethylene #SMAX1 #gene_regulation #agriculture #food_security

phys.org/news/2025-03...
How plants control partnerships with fungi: Study finds stress hormones influence symbiosis
How do symbioses between plants and fungi develop? How do plants decide whether or not to enter into a partnership with fungi? The team of Prof. Dr. Caroline Gutjahr, director at the Max Planck Instit...
phys.org
March 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
cellbionews.bsky.social
Too much of a good thing: How high #nitrogen levels compromise #plant

#pathology #agriculture #food_security #peptide_hormones #phytocytokines #bacteria #immune_response #Pseudomonas #CEP_signaling

#immunity phys.org/news/2025-02...
Too much of a good thing: How high nitrogen levels compromise plant immunity
Even for plants, there can be too much of a good thing. When nitrogen levels are too high, for example due to excessive fertilization, plants become more susceptible to certain diseases. However, the ...
phys.org
February 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
newsen.bsky.social
Sharjah's Desert Wheat Breakthrough Sets New Global Standards in Agriculture#United_Arab_Emirates#Food_Security#Sharjah#Sharjah_Wheat#Climate-resilient_Crops
Sharjah's Desert Wheat Breakthrough Sets New Global Standards in Agriculture
Sharjah has made significant strides in desert wheat cultivation, producing crops with high protein content and exceptional yields, shaping the future of agriculture.
third-news.com
June 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM
newsen.bsky.social
Strengthening Food Security and Agricultural Trade Across the Americas: A Collaborative Agenda#United_States#Washington#Food_Security#USDA#IICA
Strengthening Food Security and Agricultural Trade Across the Americas: A Collaborative Agenda
The Director General of IICA and USDA officials aim to enhance food safety, biosecurity, and agricultural trade between nations in the Americas.
third-news.com
February 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM
newsen.bsky.social
Rising Anxiety About Climate Change in Japan: A 2025 Survey Insight#Japan#Climate_Change#Tokyo#Food_Security#Cross_Marketing
Rising Anxiety About Climate Change in Japan: A 2025 Survey Insight
A recent survey reveals growing concerns among Japanese citizens about climate change, food security, and its impacts on health and ecosystems.
third-news.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
newsen.bsky.social
California Food Banks: A New Chapter in Fighting Hunger in the State#USA#Oakland#hunger_relief#Food_Security#California_Food_Banks
California Food Banks: A New Chapter in Fighting Hunger in the State
The California Association of Food Banks rebrands itself as California Food Banks™ to strengthen its mission against hunger. Their collective efforts continue for a healthier future.
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July 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
newsen.bsky.social
Examining the Global Impact on Domestic Egg Production: An Online Event#Japan#Climate_Change#Kyoto#Food_Security#Egg_Production
Examining the Global Impact on Domestic Egg Production: An Online Event
Join a free online event exploring the connection between domestic egg production and global issues like climate change. Learn more about the challenges faced by the egg industry.
third-news.com
August 18, 2026 at 2:25 AM
newsen.bsky.social
The Evolution of Food Security in China: Insights from the Vegetable Basket Project#China#Beijing#Food_Security#Vegetable_Basket
The Evolution of Food Security in China: Insights from the Vegetable Basket Project
Explore China's Vegetable Basket Project, launched in 1988, which has transformed the nation's vegetable supply and enhanced food security for its citizens.
third-news.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:18 PM
newsen.bsky.social
MHP Partners with American Global Strategies for Food Security and Global Expansion#Ukraine#Kyiv#Food_Security#MHP#American_Global_Strategies
MHP Partners with American Global Strategies for Food Security and Global Expansion
MHP teams up with American Global Strategies to enhance food security and expand globally, ensuring a resilient supply chain in turbulent times.
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March 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
cellbionews.bsky.social
Freshwater #alga could be next #superfood leaving minimal #environmental impact.

#Chlorella #food_security #nutrition #sustainability

phys.org/news/2025-01...
Freshwater alga could be next superfood leaving minimal environmental impact
A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next "superfood"—helping scientists to tackle global food security challenges while promoting environmental sustainability, a new study reveals...
phys.org
January 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
cellbionews.bsky.social
#Plants' #heat_stress strategies offer insights for survival in warming #climate.

#agriculture #global_warming #food_security #photosynthesis

phys.org/news/2025-02...
Plants' heat stress strategies offer insights for survival in warming climate
As Australia swelters through a scorching summer, the nation's flora is facing not just extreme heat, but also prolonged heat exposure. This deadly combination can damage plant health and resilience, ...
phys.org
February 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
cellbionews.bsky.social
#Microplastics may threaten global #food supply by disrupting #photosynthesis.

#agriculture #plants #food_security

phys.org/news/2025-03...
Microplastics may threaten global food supply by disrupting photosynthesis
A team of environmental researchers, Earth scientists and pollution specialists at Nanjing University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and colleagues from Germany and the U.S. has found evidence that ...
phys.org
March 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
cellbionews.bsky.social
Discovery of compounds that delay #flowering could boost #crop yields.

#food_security #development #devernalizers #FLOWERING_LOCUS_C_gene #signalling #epigenetic #Arabidopsis

phys.org/news/2025-03...
Discovery of compounds that delay flowering could boost crop yields
In an era where climate change threatens food security, scientists worldwide are searching for reliable ways to improve crop production. Extreme weather and shifting seasonal patterns can disrupt trad...
phys.org
March 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
cellbionews.bsky.social
#Nitrogen for nothing and your #protein for free.

#nitrogen_fixation #nitrogenase #bacteria #mightymicrobes #food_security #bioengineering #DNA #mitochondria #plants #agriculture

phys.org/news/2025-03...
Nitrogen for nothing and your protein for free
More than half of the protein within our body can be directly traced to a process invented more than 100 years ago by two German chemists, Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch. The Haber-Bosch process artificia...
phys.org
March 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
cellbionews.bsky.social
#Solanum #pan-genome for crucial #crops paves the way for better #breeding.

#agriculture #food_security

phys.org/news/2025-03...
Solanum pan-genome for crucial crops paves the way for better breeding
About 75% of the world's food comes from 12 plants. Scientists estimate up to 30,000 species are edible. Not only does this bottleneck jeopardize our food supply if a major crop is impacted by drought...
phys.org
March 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
newsen.bsky.social
Smithfield Foods Gifts 2,000 Holiday Hams to Families Struggling with Hunger in Virginia and North Carolina#United_States#Smithfield_Foods#Food_Security#Holiday_Hams#Smithfield,_Virginia
Smithfield Foods Gifts 2,000 Holiday Hams to Families Struggling with Hunger in Virginia and North Carolina
This holiday season, Smithfield Foods is making a significant impact by providing 2,000 free hams to families in need in Virginia and North Carolina. Learn more.
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December 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
newsen.bsky.social
LONGi Discusses Innovative PV Strategies for Safeguarding Food Security at UNCCD COP17#Climate_Change#Food_Security#Mongolia#Ulaanbaatar#photovoltaic_technology
LONGi Discusses Innovative PV Strategies for Safeguarding Food Security at UNCCD COP17
At UNCCD COP17, LONGi's Li Zhenguo reveals two innovative pathways using photovoltaic technology to enhance food security in the face of climate change.
third-news.com
August 24, 2026 at 3:22 AM
newsen.bsky.social
Korg USA Engages Employees in Community Service to Combat Food Insecurity#USA#Food_Security#Melville#Long_Island_Cares#Korg_USA
Korg USA Engages Employees in Community Service to Combat Food Insecurity
Korg USA mobilized its workforce to assist Long Island Cares, supporting food security initiatives in the region. This effort reflects the company's commitment to community service.
third-news.com
July 28, 2026 at 12:55 PM
newsen.bsky.social
Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Scholarships to Support Food Insecurity Research#Canada#Food_Security#Scholarships#Mississauga#Maple_Leaf_Foods
Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Scholarships to Support Food Insecurity Research
The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security has awarded $60,000 in scholarships to four graduate students researching food insecurity in Canada.
third-news.com
July 9, 2026 at 11:08 AM