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Sub-Saharan Africa fully self-sufficient in cereals by 2050? It’s possible!
- Research has shown that it is feasible. By 2050, Sub-Saharan Africa can grow enough grains like maize, wheat and millet to feed its own population -... -
Trade-offs and synergies in food system transition: case of the Ethiopian dairy sector
- The transformation of food systems in low-and middle-income countries is indispensable for attaining food and nutrition security. A recent study... -
New opportunities for sustainable shrimp farming in Bangladesh
- In the coastal districts of Satkhira and Khulna in Bangladesh, shrimp farmers are grappling with how to meet the growing global demand while... -
From first-generation student to Agri-Food Pioneer: the inspiring journey of Isnawati Hidayah
- Alumna Isnawati from Indonesia is the first generation in her family attending university. She chose to study International Development Studies in... -
Fungus potential viable alternative to pesticides in the fight against ticks in Africa
- An organic pesticide against East Coast Fever and other animal diseases transmitted by ticks is not yet considered a viable alternative to chemical... -
These are the most-read stories from Wageningen University & Research in 2024
- As Wageningen University & Research, we publish articles, posts, videos, and podcasts every year about research and education. A lot happens in... -
Food technologist Remko Boom wins lifetime achievement award
- Professor Remko Boom has been awarded the 23rd Gold Medal by the Hoogewerff-Fonds, a special recognition for his lifetime achievements. Making food... -
Focus on consumption at Global Food Security Conference
- The fifth Global Food Security Conference takes place in Leuven on 9 April. During this conference, around 500 researchers from 65 countries will... -
Fish enriches life in Kenyan slum
- How do you make sure people living in constantly expanding slum districts have access to more food and healthier food? In a research project by... -
Eating healthier and more environmentally conscious for the same price
- Eat healthier, and at the same time, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter, without it costing extra. It is possible for Dutch people if they...