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food waste

Advanced Storage Practices for Optimal Transportation of Produce

Research Team: HeTa Food Research Centre for Excellence Addressing Food Waste: Implementing Advanced Storage Practices for Optimal Transportation of Produce to Retail Outlets Introduction Food waste is one of the […]

aflatoxins

Fungal Infections, Toxin Production, and Nutritional Quality in Food and Feed

Exploring Fungal Infections, Toxin Production, and Nutritional Quality in Agriculture Products (Food and Feed): Understanding Contamination Pathways and Implementing Effective Control Measures Aflatoxins present a pressing global concern due to […]

plant proteins

Plant Proteins: Crafting a Sustainable and Healthy Planet

While it might not be immediately apparent, have you considered that the plant proteins we include in our daily diets play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and healthy […]

robotic sprays

Infusing Smart Precision: Are Robotic Crop Sprayers the Key?

Have you ever wondered how robotic crop sprayers transform traditional farming practices and pave the way for precision agriculture? Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers can be handled seamlessly. No more random […]

Partnership between Wikifarmer and IITA

Wikifarmer is always interested in building partnerships with organizations, universities, institutions, and projects worldwide. Our main goal is to democratize agriculture; we believe networking can help us achieve this. Wikifarmer and IITA […]

How organic farming can be purely plant-based

How organic farming can be purely plant-based?

(Biocyclic) Vegan − an Opportunity for the Organic Food Sector The market for vegan products is booming. Young people, in particular, are increasingly opting for a responsible, plant-based lifestyle for […]

heavy metals

Microbial Heavy Metal Remediation: A Solution for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Health

Research Team: HeTa Food Research Centre for Excellence At the intersection of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land), the potential of microorganisms to tolerate, […]

Advancing Agricultural Sustainability: Exploring the Potential of Nanofertilizers

Over the years, agricultural practices have evolved to sustain the increasing population. The great majority of farmers still depend on the use of fertilizers, whether they are synthetic/chemical or organic, […]

aflatoxins in maize

Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn

Aflatoxin Contamination in Maize Introduction Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by two species of Aspergillus: A. flavus and A. parasiticus. These fungi are found especially in areas with hot and humid […]

Data analysis revolutionizes food traceability in food supply chains

Data analysis revolutionizes food traceability in food supply chains

Blockchain technology and data analysis are two of the most transformative technologies of our time, and their combined potential to revolutionize food traceability in supply chains is immense. In an […]

carbon footprint

Carbon footprint in the agro-industrial chains

Introduction The world faces several environmental challenges, including protecting natural resources from over-exploitation and large-scale pollution. These challenges have become even more acute in the context of population growth, particularly […]

aflatoxins

Aflatoxin Contamination of Pistachio nuts

Aflatoxin Contamination of Pistachio nuts: pathways, control measures and the effect on the nutritional quality Pistachio nuts, characterized by a pale greenish kernel with a taste reminiscent of almonds, possess […]

conservation tillage

Benefits of Conservation Tillage

What is conservation tillage? Currently, there is no universally accepted definition of conservation tillage, but one of the most widely accepted definitions is proposed by the Conservation Technology Information Center, […]

How monoculture can cause self-toxicity and soil fatigue: Risks, control and benefits for agriculture

When the same crop is grown for a long time on the same soil, its DNA (self) accumulates in the soil, and this causes autotoxicity and the onset of tiredness.  […]

Farm-to-Table

The Farm-to-Table Movement and Its Impact on Local Farmers

In a world driven by comfort and large-scale manufacturing, the farm-to-table development remains a guide of progress, stressing the significance of supporting neighborhood farmers. This culinary and rural upheaval isn’t […]

Improved water management practices empower women in the drylands of India

Water reverses climate change effects and shapes women’s lives in Bundelkhand, India A case study in Bundelkhand, India (recording the results at the end of 2023) The increased temperatures and […]

Promoting gender equality in the aquaculture industry

Promoting gender equality in the aquaculture industry

Aquaculture is an industry that provides many employment positions around the world. While it is viewed by society as a male activity, many women work in various positions in its […]

post harvest

Best Practices for Post-Harvest Safety

Ensuring post-harvest safety is a critical aspect of the agricultural sector. It encompasses all the practices and measures that must be taken to maintain the quality and ensure the safety […]