Empowering Smallholder Farmers: The Role of Agricultural Cooperatives in Sustainable Agriculture We are currently in the midst of times when it is hard for a small farmer to fight for […]
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a systematic method for identifying, assessing, and controlling risks to food safety that relies on the following seven basic principles: 1.Conduct a […]
Why shift to plant-based diets? Unveiling dietary transformations In recent years, a significant shift has unfolded in our culinary scene. Increasingly, individuals are embracing plant-based proteins over conventional animal-derived options, […]
The Need for Transparency: An Overview of Food Fraud Challenges Securing Our Plates: Unveiling the Role of Watson in Safeguarding Food Integrity and Combatting Fraud Across EU Supply Chains Consumer […]
“Planting water”: How agroforestry helped crops become drought resilient – A real-life example The personal testimony of Roland van Reenen, a Forest Farmer from Curaçao’ It was the year 2019, and I […]
In the past few years, the increase in the price of olive oil and the cost of its production (due to inputs such as fertilizers), packaging, and logistics have created […]
Enhancing Yield, Profitability, and Food Security Through Modern Agricultural Education In the heartlands of rural Africa, where vast stretches of oil palm plantations adorn the landscape, lies a community of […]
Insect Farming and Food Security Africa is the second largest continent, with a population of around 1.49 billion people, which is expected to increase to 2.5 billion by 2050 (Guine et al., 2021). […]
Growing smarter potatoes Throughout history, the relentless pursuit of innovation has propelled agriculture forward. Today, we find ourselves amidst a new technological wave driven by the remarkable capabilities of the so-called generative artificial […]
The challenges facing agri-SMEs in accessing finance are complex, yet their role in driving agricultural productivity and rural development across Sub-Saharan Africa is undeniable. While the region has seen growth […]
In recent years, agricultural lending in Sub-Saharan Africa has grown steadily. However, the region still faces a significant challenge known as the “missing middle” in agri-finance. This is partly due to investors’ […]
The challenges W. African cacao farmers face can be overcome or at least softened by the measures presented below in this article. Empowering Farmers through Direct Sourcing and Fair Trade […]
1. Cocoa’s Bitter Reality The reality behind a very popular product: Cacao The largest cocoa-producing countries Over 90% of the world’s cocoa comes from an estimated 5 to 6 million smallholder […]
The resilience of the British olive oil market: A comparative analysis with the Tunisian market and a study of Tunisia’s export potential to the United Kingdom Introduction – Export of […]
Ensuring food safety throughout every stage of the food supply chain is paramount for safeguarding public health and maintaining consumer trust in the food industry. From production and processing to distribution and consumption, each […]
Why is quality standardization of fresh fruit and vegetables important to reduce food waste and loss? Healthy lifestyles drive consumers to increase demand for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh fruit […]
What are imperfect fruits and vegetables? Imperfect produce refers to food that is non-uniform in shape, color, or texture but is free of any damage that might pose a health […]
Introduction – Linking Soil Health & Potato Production The unassuming potato, a starchy tuber originating from the Andean highlands, has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural barriers to become one of […]
