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Food Insecurity in Africa Can Insect Consumption Bridge the Protein Gap

Food Insecurity in Africa: Can Insect Consumption Bridge the Protein Gap?

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). […]

The Potential Impact of Generative AI on the Potato Industry

The Potential Impact of Generative AI on the Potato Industry

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 […]

8 Key Approaches for Risk Mitigation for Agri SMEs to Attract Financing

8 Key Approaches for Risk Mitigation for Agri SMEs to Attract Financing

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 […]

Sub-Saharan Africa’s Missing Middle for Agri-finance: Challenges and Solutions

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’ […]

Cocoa Sustainability and Farmers' Empowerment

Cocoa Sustainability and Farmers’ Empowerment

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 […]

Cocoa Farmers' Livelihood Challenges in West African

Cocoa Farmers’ Livelihood Challenges in West African

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 Tunisia's olive oil export potential to the United Kingdom

The Tunisia’s olive oil export potential to the United Kingdom

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 Compliance with Food Safety Regulations 6 Tips for Farmers and Food Processors

Ensuring Compliance with Food Safety Regulations: 6 Tips for Farmers and Food Processors

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 […]

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Quality Standardization of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to Reduce Food Waste and Loss

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 […]

How to use Imperfect Fruits and Vegetables to Produce Juice and Smoothies

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 […]

Soil Health and Potato Yield Cultivating a Sustainable Future from the Ground Up

Soil Health and Potato Yield: Cultivating a Sustainable Future from the Ground Up

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 […]

Technological Innovations that Revolutionize the Potato Industry

Technological Innovations that Revolutionize the Potato Industry

In the previous article we talked about “The Impact of Climate Change on Potato Industry and Possible Solutions“. Now it is time to focus on the solution and inovation transforming […]

Enhancing Transparency, Traceability, and Efficiency: The Impact of Blockchain Technology on Agriculture Supply Chains

Co-author: Dr Gu Pang Introduction The agricultural industry serves as the primary source of the world’s food supply, making it crucial for sustaining the estimated 8.5 billion people by 2030 […]

From Industry 4.0 to Agriculture 4.0: Shifting towards an intelligent agricultural decision-support system based on machine learning.

Co-author: Dr Gu Pang Introduction  Progress in the agricultural industry depends on strategic investments in technologies. Cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, sensors, big data, cloud […]

Bacteriophages: A Sustainable Approach to Enhance Food Safety and Quality

Introduction Food safety challenges differ worldwide because of things like national policies, local conditions, dietary practices, and income levels. Developing nations with strong trader-consumer ties could experience issues with cleanliness […]

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Harnessing Microbial Innovations for Sustainable and Equitable Water Management

Harnessing Microbial Innovations for Sustainable and Equitable Water Management Co-author: Sally O’Neill As the world enters into a period of unprecedented changes, coupled with projections of a 20-30% water demand […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Potato Production and Possible Solutions

The Impact of Climate Change on the Potato Industry and Possible Solutions

As global climate patterns shift, potato cultivation is facing significant challenges that are reshaping the agricultural landscape. These changes impact not only the yield and quality of potato crops but […]

The Potato A Journey through Time, and Cultures

The Potato: A Journey through Time, and Cultures

The potato, often perceived as a humble and unassuming tuber, has played a monumental role in shaping human history, culture, and agriculture. Its journey from a wild plant growing in […]