Food Supply Articles
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The Role of Portable Soil EC Detectors in Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Water Management
Agriculture is a crucial aspect of our global food supply chain, and proper soil management is essential for sustainable crop production. Portable soil EC detectors have become an invaluable tool for agricultural managers, providing them with real-time soil EC (electrical conductivity) readings that can help optimize crop growth and water management. In this article, we will explore the role of ...
By JXCT
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Cold storage temperature monitoring can use USB temperature logger
Temperature control and monitoring of cold storage is very important to ensure that the temperature in the cold storage is maintained within the required low-temperature range and to avoid the impact of temperature fluctuations on stored items. USB temperature logger is a suitable device for cold storage temperature monitoring. It can accurately monitor and record the temperature of cold storage ...
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Ancient roots of wheat virus resistance
The DNA sequence of a gene responsible for resistance to a devastating virus in wheat has been discovered, providing important clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply. Wheat crops in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa are regularly damaged by wheat yellow mosaic virus (WYMV), and there is a high demand for wheat varieties or cultivars that are resistant ...
By Lifeasible
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Why Modern Farm Management Is The Solution to Sustainability
With eight billion people currently existing on our planet and a population predicted to continue to grow into the future, we no longer have the luxury of unlimited, untapped natural resources. Therefore sustainability, or the idea of maintaining the resources we do have so we have them in the future, has become integral to the future survival of human beings. When it comes to sustainable ...
By AGRIVI
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7 Key Benefits of Farm Management Software
Farmers have been growing food for generations without using farm management software. But in today’s fast-paced and highly competitive food production landscape, farm management software, or FMS, is critical to success.Why Use Farm Management Software? A farm management software program implemented in an agricultural operation leads to reduced expenses, increased yields, better yield quality, ...
By AGRIVI
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CO2 Shortage in the UK set to Disrupt Food Supplies
What is Carbon Dioxide and how is it used in the Food and Drink Industry?Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a chemical compound that is an odourless and colourless gas at room temperature. It enters the atmosphere through the exhalation of organisms and the combustion of matter as a byproduct of industrial production. CO2 has a wide range of uses across many different industries, in particular the food and ...
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Improving Cereal Storage Facilities with Gas Sensing
Storage of cereal crops and other foodstuffs is an essential part of ensuring a sustainable and robust food supply. Cereal crops are typically harvested between mid-July to mid-September but with careful storage can be kept for periods longer than a year.1 Successful storage of cereals involves the balance of a variety of environmental conditions to ensure the maintenance of quality and the ...
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The Effect of COVID-19 ‘Panic Buying’ on Food Supply Chains and the Requirement for Gas Sensing
IntroductionCOVID-19 concerns around the world have sparked widespread panic buying and empty supermarket shelves. Large-scale lock-downs to contain the outbreak have further hurt the supply of manpower and disrupted supply chains in the agricultural industry.The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization have said that the world risks a ‘looming food crisis’ if we do not take fast ...
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A Saline Duper Wheat that Tolerates Higher Salt Concentrations!
In the past few decades, agricultural land has been largely lost, and increased salinity in soils around the world has received much attention. Nowadays, nearly 8% of the world's arable land can no longer be used for crop cultivation due to salt pollution, and more than half of the world's countries are affected. Wheat is the second largest grain grown after corn and grows more on Earth than any ...
By Lifeasible
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Simulating the Effect of Climate Change on Agriculture
Increased atmospheric CO2 levels and climate change are believed to contribute to extreme weather conditions, which is a major concern for many. And beyond extreme events, global warming is also predicted to affect agriculture.1,2While climate change is expected to affect agriculture and reduce crop yields, the complete effects of climate change on agriculture and the resultant human food ...
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Simulating Agricultural Climate Change Scenarios using Controlled Growth Chambers
Extreme weather, believed to result from climate change and increased atmospheric CO2 levels, is a concern for many. And beyond extreme events, global warming is also expected to impact agriculture.1,2 Although it is expected that climate change will significantly affect agriculture and cause decreases in crop yields, the full effects of climate change on agriculture and human food supplies are ...
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Rovero Systems BV has a new director - Case Study
Greenhouse pioneer Robert Poljet bids farewell to Rovero! There has been a change of heart at Rovero. Robert Poljet, who led the foil greenhouse builder for more than twelve years, is going to enjoy his retirement. Jacco van Delden is taking over the reins and is ending up in a comfortable position, which was created by Poljet's successful work. His successor wants to continue to grow and ...
By Rovero
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Indoor agriculture - Can it feed the world?
The future of agriculture is ever-changing… And in the bid to feed the world by 2050 there are a number of key challenges, but also exciting opportunities. With an ever-rising global population, climate change, food security and working out how to produce enough nutrient-dense food for the masses are high priorities for the agriculture sector. These colossal world issues present many ...
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A Forecast in Shrimp: The Future of Fresh and Frozen
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and intensified a number of trends in food, with big waves for the world of shrimp. Here is some of what we have seen. Sourcing and Storage: There has been greater demand for fresh, locally-produced food. Alongside that, there has been an increase in sales of frozen food and domestic freezers which have helped secure food supplies during lockdowns. ...
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Successful Lettuce Growing in Deep Water Culture With Pure Oxygen
The Future has Begun The company B-Four Agro grows lettuce using the hydroponic method. The heads of lettuce, which grow in covered deep water cultures, find the ideal conditions here for quick and healthy growth. The efficient use of space, combined with a low consumption of resources, protects not only the environment but also enables the growing of lettuce at very low cost. An important ...
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Blockchain in Supplychain Management to Come Up With End - to - End Traceability
With the world getting more and more modernized every single day, various sophisticated technologies rise and find paths to get over into the growing economy. Blockchain in supplychain management is the one among them that helps in introducing a connection between the market and the economy, thus contributing to global trading. It assists us in bringing a smoother economy ever by managing the ...
By TraceFood
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Shorter supply chains through urban indoor farming
There are many reasons why a government or international organization may advocate the introduction of urban indoor farming. This week we look at some of the main motivations for bringing agriculture closer to the consumer. While urban indoor agriculture may have seemed a far-fetched dream in the past, developments in city planning and technological innovation are making it into a reality. These ...
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The impact of COVID-19 on the food and agriculture industry
Agriculture has been a cornerstone of civilisation since time immemorial. As man’s nomadic habits developed into a sedentary lifestyle, it has facilitated the trade and prosperity links that have enabled us to evolve. With the passage of time, globalisation and international trade meant that communities with an excess yield could export their goods to others in which there were food ...
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Bacterial contamination in Fresh produce
Fresh fruit and vegetables are an important part of our diet. If produce is contaminated by poorly sourced water, however, the implications can be fatal. While many people associate foodborne illness with meat and dairy, it is important to recognize that fruits and vegetables can pose a significant threat to public health if hygienic water sourcing is not upheld. We take a closer look this week ...
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Valorising Agri-Waste – Agriculture produces an unsustainable amount of waste, so how does the bioeconomy let us derive value from it?
For every kilogram of “usable” crop produced in agriculture, between 1 and 2.5 kilograms of residue is also produced. Of course, some of this residue must remain in the field or be used elsewhere on the farm in order to maintain a healthy ecosystem, but that which isn’t used thus is an unavoidable waste. Minimising waste is one of the central tenets of sustainability: the waste ...
By NNFCC Ltd.
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