Microscopic structures of vegetable surfaces contribute to foodborne illness

Microscopic structures of vegetable surfaces contribute to foodborne illness: Foodborne illness outbreaks do more than make us sick. Not only can the U.S. economy suffer as a result of reduced worker productivity, particular sectors of the farming industry can experience negative consumer perception, potentially leading to sustained profit losses. In an effort to understand and eventually reduce the incidence of foodborne illnesses, researchers studied the ability of pathogenic viruses to adhere to fresh produce surfaces.

Improved Tilapia: The GIFT that keeps giving

Improved Tilapia: The GIFT that keeps giving: Genetically Imporved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) has been developed for nearly 30 years to have fast growth, benefiting millions across the world

Better livestock diets to combat climate change, improve food security

Better livestock diets to combat climate change, improve food security: The projected transition of livestock systems from pure grazing diets to diets supplemented by higher quality feeds will cut greenhouse gas emissions from land use change globally by as much as 23 percent by 2030, while improving food availability and farmers' income, shows new research. Cows, sheep, and goats grow more quickly and produce more milk when they eat energy-rich diets that include grain supplements or improved forages. This means that more livestock can be raised on less land, and with fewer emissions per pound of meat or milk produced.

Greenhouse gas mitigation potential from livestock sector revealed

Greenhouse gas mitigation potential from livestock sector revealed: Scientists have found that the global livestock sector can maintain the economic and social benefits it delivers while significantly reducing emissions, and in doing so help meet the global mitigation challenge.

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds: A new review study finds there is no evidence in earlier scientific studies indicating that genetically engineered feed crops harmed the health or productivity of livestock and poultry, and that food products from animals consuming such feeds were nutritionally the same as products from animals that ate non-GMO feeds.

Using GM crops, genetically chosen cows, and technology like satellites and drones: Uruguay wants to feed 50 million people.

using GM crops, genetically chosen cows, and technology like satellites and drones, Uruguay - with a population of just 3 million people - is aiming to produce enough food to feed 50 million. e

Uruguay is a traditional exporter of agricultural commodities. It has a well-developed agro-industry and livestock sector that mainly draws on Uruguay's wealth of natural and agricultural resources. Agricultural exports include beef, fine wool, rice, grain, dairy products and honey.

In Mozambique, researchers are training rats to sniff out tuberculosis -- a cutting-edge technique designed to improve diagnosis and save lives. Duration: 01:13Video provided by AFP

In Mozambique, researchers are training rats to sniff out tuberculosis -- a cutting-edge technique designed to improve diagnosis and save lives. Duration: 01:13
Video provided by AFP: In Mozambique, researchers are training rats to sniff out tuberculosis -- a cutting-edge technique designed to improve diagnosis and save lives. Duration: 01:13
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