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Plant science critical to planet under pressure (News item)
Published on 31-01-2012
Are EU leaders missing the opportunity to place European agriculture as a key player in the UN's 'new political economy'? (Photo: 'David Blackwell' Flickr)
UN panel says current efforts towards sustainable development lack political will Read more
Crop protection vital to feeding 7 billion people (News item)
Published on 21-10-2011
Without effective tools to protect crops against yield losses caused by weeds, pests and diseases, global food production would fall by 40%. (Photo: 'jjelenbaas' Flickr)
The challenge of feeding a global population set to reach 7 billion people this monthRead more
Shopper trends, global food security and the role of science in the food chain (Article)
Published on 04-07-2011
Almost two-thirds (64%) of those surveyed agreed that the era of cheap food was over, while 78% believed the UK should become more self-sufficient in food production. (Photo: 'fitzgerrell' Flickr)
Rising food prices are driving a major shift in way UK shoppers buy and think about foodRead more
The Future of Food and Farming (Event)
Published on 06-05-2011
Organised by the Food Security, Sustainability and Safety task force of the British Chamber of Commerce in BrusselsRead more
Organic farm subsidies are not the answer to the global food security threat (News item)
Published on 05-05-2011
The Prince of Wales' proposed organic farm subsidies would be a huge step backwards for agriculture, food security and efforts to mitigate climate change. (Photo: Community Spaces Fund)
Prince of Wales proposal a step backwards for UK farming, food security and climate change mitigationRead more
Agriculture needs biodiversity and biodiversity needs agriculture (News item)
Published on 20-05-2010
ECPA joins the celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, highlighting the close relationship between biodiversity and productive agriculture. (Photo: 'CATeyes' flickr)
We need more food, not more farmlandRead more
Science, climate change and food supply - The Green Week Challenge (News item)
Published on 23-06-2009
The Crop Protection Industry is ready to help farmers meet the food security challenge. (Photo: 'IRRI Images' flickr)
Technological solutions are required for environmental protection.Read more
G8 warns world needs to double food output by 2050 (News item)
Published on 07-04-2009
Report states we must double global agricultural production by 2050 to feed an increasing population and counter the effects of climate change. (Photo: 'tamaki' flickr)
Food production must double to avert food crisis.Read more
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