GeneBEcon EU project’s Post

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 - ****

UNU-INWEH Science Talks (Online, Open to Public) Nutrition in Transition: Transnational Land Deals and Dietary Diversity in the Global South Transforming Rural Areas in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Speaker: Dr. Marc F. Müller, Associate Research Professor, Water Security and Conflicts, The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) Time: 10 am EST, 22 January 2025 Event link: https://lnkd.in/g--xzuRk Large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs), often with mixed consequences for local communities, are transforming rural areas in low- and middle-income countries. Fueled by rising global demands for #food, water, and energy, these transnational investments are displacing smallholder #farming and natural ecosystems with large-scale commercial #agriculture. While these changes significantly impact local food, water, and environmental systems, how these socio-environmental dimensions interact to shape household well-being remains inadequately understood. In this Science Talk, Dr. Marc Muller will present a global analysis of a new database of over 400 georeferenced land deals linked to household dietary data from more than 84,000 #children across 28 countries. Using a clustering algorithm, he classifies land deals into archetypes defined by their cross-sectoral trade-offs, revealing distinct pathways of impact. For example, deals intensifying production under physical water scarcity often lead to declines in dietary diversity due to reduced availability of nutrient-dense foods. Conversely, investments that alleviate economic water scarcity or enhance opportunities in intensive agricultural regions show potential to improve food #security. The findings highlight the importance of policies that are tailored to the specific trade-offs associated with different archetypes of land deals. By recognizing and addressing these diverse impacts, policymakers can better regulate transnational land investments to minimize harm and promote sustainable and equitable outcomes for rural populations. The webinar will close with a Q&A session to address any questions from attendees. #webinar #sciencetalk #unuinweh #nutrition #foodsecurity

#SmartNationBuilding Had the privilege of meeting Prof. Dr. Subhasis Maity, Academic and Research Director at NSHM Knowledge Campus! Me and Prof Dr Adrija Saha explored with him a wide range of research possibilities in food and agriculture, including food safety and quality, sustainable agriculture, nutraceuticals and functional foods, food processing and preservation, agricultural biotechnology, and food policy and nutrition, with a focus on innovative technologies, eco-friendly practices, and health benefits, ultimately aiming to contribute to the advancement of food safety, agriculture, health sciences, and societal development, towards building a healthier, sustainable, and equitable future for all under his able guidance! #FoodAndAgricultureResearch #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSafety #Nutraceuticals #AgriculturalBiotechnology #FoodPolicy #SocietalDevelopment #NSHMKnowledgeCampus #SustainableFuture

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

🌍 Addressing the Global Hunger Crisis 🌱 With over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates raising the alarm on escalating hunger, it’s clear that innovative solutions are urgently needed. At Computomics, we’re proud to contribute through Climate-Smart Breeding. Our AI-driven solutions empower breeders to develop resilient, high-yield crops tailored to thrive in changing environments. 🌾 By combining cutting-edge genomics and predictive modeling, we accelerate progress toward sustainable agriculture—ensuring food security for communities worldwide. It’s time to act together, leveraging science and innovation to combat hunger and climate challenges. More about Climate-Smart Breeding https://lnkd.in/dfUiq6gy #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #ClimateSmartBreeding

 📢 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

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

"I knew nuts about pesticides. But now I have a publication!" 🎉 🌱 My capstone project has levelled up and become a full-fledged scientific paper.   My first publication, "Microbial Biopesticides: A One Health Perspective on Benefits and Risks," is now out in the wild. It feels like watching my 'academic baby' graduate – proud, excited, and a tiny bit nervous!   This paper reviews literature to reveal: • How these microbes are becoming the unsung heroes of sustainable farming 🦸 🌱 • The good, the challenging, and the microscopic battles where good bugs take on the bad guys • Why your future salad might owe its existence to some very helpful bacteria 🥗🦠   Curious about how we might feed 10 billion people without turning our planet into a giant petri dish? Or perhaps you're wondering if there's a way to keep your orchids thriving without declaring chemical warfare on your garden?   I'm incredibly grateful for this milestone and for everyone who supported me along the way – from my capstone advisor Dr. George Dimopoulos who piqued my interest in biopesticides, to my amazing MPH program chair Dr. Marie Diener-West, my instructors at Johns Hopkins and colleagues at the Singapore Food Agency who believed in my potential.   Grab a cup of coffee (or a microscope) and dive in! I promise it's more exciting than watching grass grow – though that's technically part of the subject matter.😉   https://lnkd.in/eUieGGsk   #OneHealth #Science #Agriculture #Sustainability #FirstPublication #ProudNerd #JHSPH

🌿Benaki Phytopathological Institute is a member of the international network of organizations EUPHRESCO which coordinates research programs on plant health, to help in the development and implementation of relevant policies at the European level. 🌿The likelihood of the introduction of harmful organisms has increased due to the rise in global trade and international transport, as well as climate change. The cooperation to investigate shared challenges faced by EU countries and the development of mutual beneficial solutions is currently a challenge for countries and research bodies in this field. 🌿The EUPHRESCO III, funded by the Horizon Europe, network builds on the activities of European organizations with a long history of coordinating plant health actions in their regions and collaborates with global organizations such as the Australian Centre for Agricultural Research, the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions, CABI, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Through consultations with stakeholders working in plant health at national and regional levels, their needs and views will be gathered and used to define research priorities around which it will be built international cooperation to address plant health. 📢In 2025, an event will be held at BPI within the framework of the EUPHRESCO III project, focusing on the needs for collaboration in phytosanitary topics. We will be providing more updates in early 2025. For more information 👉 https://lnkd.in/dumxX8Zj YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d8xCYxEK #bpi #EUPHRESCO #PlantHealth #SustainableDevelopment

China Develops Climate-Resilient Potatoes to Secure Future Food Supplies Potatoes, a staple food for millions, are highly sensitive to changes in temperature and climate. As global temperatures rise, Chinese scientists are working to develop heat-resistant potato varieties to secure food supplies. At a research facility northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li Jieping and his team have been experimenting with potatoes under elevated temperatures, producing […] https://lnkd.in/e9cW8N9b