The yield gap highlights the unrealised yield potential that could be achieved with improved crop management and production practices, such as efficient water management, balanced nutrient use, crop rotation and precision agriculture. by Prince Asiedu Introduction In an era marked by the pressing challenges of climate change, a rapidly growing global population, and escalating food...
by Lorenza Contin The Committee on Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI)’s meetings of May 24, 2023, concerned several pieces of legislation key to achieving goals of the European Green Deal. Some critical discussions covered the sustainable use of plant protection products (‘Farm to Fork’ strategy) and the reduction of industrial emissions (EU Industrial...
Changes are needed enabling safe access to necessary, hygienic food and resources if further outbreaks of zoonotic diseases are to be stopped. Conservation is also key.