Cassava in beer? Yes, that’s happening, thanks to an innovative new production chain facilitated between a subsidiary of Heineken, and a Nigerian cassava processor. Nigeria is the world’s top producer …
UN report: natural disasters taking a heavy toll on farmers in developing nations
A report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that natural disasters are taking a heavy toll on poor farmers in developing nations. These farmers do …
Seed index may “future-proof” farming
A seed index project for African smallholders may “future-proof” farming. The African Seed Access Index (TASAI) is an initiative to improve access to food crop seeds for small farmers, and …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: interest in home composting …
Food security frameworks report issued
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs has issued a new report, Roadmap for U.S.-Africa Trade Policies to Advance Food Security and Benefit U.S. Farmers and Agrifood Businesses. The report discusses …
UC researcher uses technology to tackle global food security and climate change
UC San Diego professor Jennifer Burney conducts research that addresses how to achieve global food security and mitigate the effects of climate change. Burney is also dedicated to alleviating poverty; …
Reducing childhood malnutrition with sweet potatoes
Over a third of children under the age of five living in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from Vitamin A deficiency. A team of scientists is working to reduce childhood malnutrition there …
Small farmers hold the seeds to food diversity in their hands
Researchers say that small farmers hold the key to food diversity. After reviewing international census data, the team concluded that up to 75% of the seeds needed to produce the …
Build better roads to reduce food waste
According to some studies, a quarter of all food is now wasted for a variety of reasons, including a lack of post-harvest cold storage, inefficient distribution and waste by consumers. …
A new book re-examines the 100-year old 4-H program…and comes to some unexpected conclusions. Kiera Butler’s Raise: What 4-H Teaches 7 Million Kids—and How Its Lessons Could Change Food and …