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RT: GeneBEcon EU project 📢 #NewScientificPublicationAlert 📄A recent study by Wageningen University & Research and Wageningen Economic Research, published in GM Crops & Food (Taylor & Francis Group), highlights the significant benefits of speeding up agricultural research and development (R&D) transfer—particularly in genome editing (GE)—to strengthen global food security. 🔑 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: ▪️Delays in GE adoption due to stringent regulations are costly and hinder productivity growth. ▪️Simplifying regulations could significantly boost global food security. 🌎 𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩? ▪️High-income regions (EU & USA) would see significant economic gains. ▪️Middle and low-income countries, such as China and India, would benefit even more from global acceleration. 💡 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙮: ▪️The EU could lose up to $158 billion (2020–2030) due to slow adoption. ▪️China could gain up to $358 billion with faster implementation. 🚀 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚? 📈Increased agricultural productivity 💲Higher GDP and improved welfare 🥗Better food affordability and caloric supply 🍴Enhanced food security globally 👆𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. ℹ️Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eSwFPRqr #geneediting #genomeediting #plantbreeding #CRISPR #cultivars #varieties #foodsecurity #agriculture #climatechange #resistance #environment #NGTs #Genomics #biotechnology #bioeconomy ... **** - #wisdom #strength #beauty - - #science #knowledge #nature #society #health #prosperity - - #scientist #career #selfrealization #philosophy #creation - ****

🇪🇺👨🎓🔬💚🧑🌾🧩🇪🇺📈🧑🌾💚💰🧩👨🎓🔬🧑🌾💚🇪🇺 Future Shocks 2022: Safeguarding EU and global food security Over the past eight years, hunger and malnutrition have been rising steadily, reversing several decades of progress. ... ... #science #knowledge #agriculture #farmers #food #prosperity #food #foodsecurity #policy #EU #EC #economy #biodiversity #plantbreeding #biotechnology #ecology #environment #climatechange https://lnkd.in/d8BiT3yW This paper is one of 11 policy responses set out in a new EPRS study which looks first at 15 risks facing the European Union, in the changed context of a world coming out of the coronavirus crisis, but one in which a war has been launched just outside the Union’s borders. The study then looks in greater detail at 11 policy responses the EU could take to address the risks outlined and to strengthen the Union’s resilience to them. It continues a series launched in spring 2020, which sought to identify means to strengthen the European Union’s long-term resilience in the context of recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

Only 1 in 8 agrifood research papers is led by scientists from the 81 poorest countries. A new report by The Juno Evidence Alliance highlights that the most climate-vulnerable countries with the highest hunger rates are significantly under-represented. Urgent action and increased investments are needed to address this imbalance and ensure global food security. Learn more ➡️https://ow.ly/9QGA50StZ1j #AgrifoodSystems | #ResearchEquality | #FoodSecurity

I'm happy that the UK government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural (Defra) Affairs is investigating a new food strategy. As a scientist, I hope this will finally open our system to Genetically modified (GM) crops. * The UK is a world leader in life sciences, and it is time to unlock this to empower our food system. By using GM crops, we can: 1. Make our farms more climate-resistant (In the last few years, we have seen a year full of high temps/Drought and another full of rain). 2. Reduce/remove the need for herbicides and pesticides (If we had GM, we would no longer have to use thiamethoxam). 3. To produce more food from the same land (or even less land). 4. To improve the nutrients of the food. 5. Create new strains to add nutrients to staples in people's diets (think of Golden rice) GM foods have consistently been found to be safe, and humans have been farming and selective breeding for thousands of years. For me, they will help the economics for farmers, improve the environment, and improve individuals' health. *ATM, we can only grow GM products for research, not commercially. #gmcrops #argtech #food #science #chemistry #genetics Photo credit - Lincolnshire fens by Chris Mayhew, 2012. https://lnkd.in/e9a98iJc

 📢 The #UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has not provided a meaningful response to an open letter Profundo signed about serious methodological errors in a recent report: "Pathways towards Lower Emissions". 🥩 These errors downplayed the #emissions reduction potential of a shift to lower-meat and dairy #diets. 🔎 The FAO’s claims were mainly based on two papers. Scientists who co-authored these papers recently accused the FAO of distorting their work and called for the #report to be retracted. ❗ The FAO's response does not address the serious concerns outlined in the initial open letter ✉ This new open letter reiterates the points addressed in the first open letter calling on the FAO to address areas of concern Read the newest letter here: https://lnkd.in/epT7pSP7 Guardian coverage of the letter: https://lnkd.in/e-ZV52za #meat #dairy #methodology #foodsystems #methane #climatecrisis #science #research

Despite its importance, little is known about the current state of agrobiodiversity across the world 🌏 As a result, it is often left out of dietary guidelines, agricultural and environmental policies, business strategies, and other areas that influence our food systems. 📊 The Agrobiodiversity Index aims to correct this by collecting data on biodiversity across the often-disconnected domains of nutrition, agriculture, and genetic resources. It also identifies actions, risks, and opportunities to increase agrobiodiversity use and conservation ➡️ https://bit.ly/44J9AgB Discover more about the Index in the July webinar hosted by the CGIAR Initiative on NEXUS Gains – details coming soon! #NEXUSGainsInitiative #OneCGIAR #BiodiversityDay #BuildBackBiodiversity #Biodiversity #Agrobiodiversity

Review of 2024 - https://lnkd.in/dr_yW4bE by Stuart Smyth 🌍 Global Perspectives on Agricultural Innovation: A Look Back at 2024🌱 The world of agriculture is evolving rapidly, and 2024 has been a transformative year for innovation. From breakthroughs in gene editing to international discussions on sustainability, the global stage is embracing advancements that promise economic, environmental, and food security benefits. In our latest blog post, we explore: ✅ Canada's pivotal regulatory decisions on gene editing technologies. ✅ Trade challenges and geopolitical dynamics, such as the Canadian canola probe by China. ✅ The impact of declining inflation and interest rates on food prices and agriculture. ✅ Insights from global conversations with regulators in countries like South Korea, Italy, and Bangladesh about adopting safe and sustainable technologies. As we reflect on the year, one thing is clear: innovation is driving the future of agriculture, and the global community is beginning to recognize its potential. 🔗 Read the full blog post here https://lnkd.in/dr_yW4bE 🎄 Wishing everyone in the agriculture and food industries a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year. Your hard work and dedication keep the world fed! Let’s continue the conversation. What advancements in agricultural innovation excite you most for 2025? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #GeneEditing #FoodSecurity #GlobalTrade #AgTech

🌱 What can Australia learn from the global bioeconomy transformation? The FAO’s Bioeconomy for Sustainable Food and Agriculture highlights the need for science-driven innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and strategic policy support—all critical pillars for the development of a thriving bioeconomy and cellular agriculture industry in Australia. The report advocates for: ➡️ Transforming agrifood systems with food security and nutrition at the core of the bioeconomy agenda. ➡️ Boosting investment in science, technology, and innovation to drive sustainable agrifood systems. With bioeconomy development gaining momentum globally, the report emphasises the potential of innovative technologies like precision fermentation to contribute to food security, reduce land use, and build resilient food systems. It also stresses the role of regulatory frameworks and public-private collaboration in achieving sustainable innovation. We’re hopeful that the Department of Industry, Science and Resources incorporates these insights into Australia’s proposed National Strategy for Biotechnology/Bioeconomy, helping build a diverse, sustainable, and resilient bioeconomy—and accelerating the growth of the cellular agriculture industry in Australia. 📄 Access the position paper here: https://lnkd.in/gWjheZ76

Research – Impact of Biotic and Abiotic Factors on Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enterica, and Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli in Agricultural Soil Extracts

Exciting developments are underway in Brussels as the EU works on a comprehensive strategy to enhance the role of plant-based proteins in European diets. This initiative aims to provide incentives for farmers to boost production and address the current shortfall in plant protein supply. EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski, highlighted the need to increase support for farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), proposing a rise from 3% to at least 5% for plant protein production. This strategy is backed by several member states, including Germany and Denmark, who emphasize the importance of balancing plant and animal protein production. With current data revealing that the EU imports around 19 million tonnes of plant protein annually, the upcoming strategy seeks to not only strengthen local production but also promote research and innovation in the sector. This initiative underscores the vital role of agriculture in the transition to a more sustainable food system. That’s why, at FoodRevolution2026, we will dedicate an entire day to agriculture! Stay tuned for announcements on the dates and location of our next edition! #plantbased #sustainableagriculture #EUproteinstrategy