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✏️The tobacco industry has changed considerably over the past 40 years. While EU tobacco fields have been shrinking for decades, globally it's still a huge $800+ billion industry. 👨🌾But here's the thing: the farmers making it work aren't just relying on the methods their grandparents used. Our precision ag platform helps them manage crop nutrition, plan crop rotation, and optimize their field management — all from the convenience of a computer. 💻Check out our latest blog for tobacco cultivation best practices: https://bit.ly/4feJu9q

Aflatoxins 🤢 are poisonous carcinogens 🚭 and mutagens ⚠️ produced by certain molds 🌿, particularly Aspergillus species 🔬, mainly by Aspergillus flavus 🐟 and Aspergillus parasiticus 🐟. According to the USDA 🇺🇸, 'They are probably the best known 👍 and most intensively researched 🔍 mycotoxins 🧬 in the world.' 🌎 The fungi grow in soil 🌾, decaying vegetation 🌱, and various staple foodstuffs 🍚 and commodities 📦. A primary means of limiting risk from aflatoxins 🤢 in the food supply 📦 is food hygiene 🧹 in the commercial commodity supply chain 🚚, such as: - Rejecting moldy grain 🌾🚫 for use in food processing plants 🏭 - Testing batches of ingredients 🧪 for aflatoxin levels ⚠️ before adding them to the mix 🍲

Genetically Modified Foods: Benefits and Risks That Require Serious Consideration! As food security challenges rise due to climate change and population growth, genetically modified foods offer innovative yet controversial solutions. How can we harness their benefits while mitigating the risks? 🟢 Benefits of Genetically Modified Foods: 1. Higher Yields with Less Effort: GM crops like corn and soybeans resist pests, reducing waste and the need for chemicals. 2. Protecting the Environment: Crops like Bt cotton reduce pesticide use, protecting soil and water. 3. Withstanding Harsh Conditions: Drought-resistant crops like rice help tackle water shortages. 4. Improved Nutrition: "Golden Rice," enriched with Vitamin A, addresses malnutrition. 5. Longer Shelf Life: Modified crops like tomatoes have extended ripening, reducing food waste. 🔴 Potential Risks: 1. Health Concerns: While safe studies exist, concerns about long-term health effects persist. 2. Biodiversity Loss: Intensive farming of GM crops risks reducing plant diversity. 3. Gene Transfer to Wild Crops: GM genes could spread to wild plants, creating unintended hybrids. 4. Pest Resistance: Overuse of GM crops may lead to stronger pests, requiring new solutions. 5. Ethical Questions: Genetic modifications raise concerns about interfering with nature and impacting traditional agriculture. 🎯 Finding Balance: Genetically modified foods have huge potential, but careful research and monitoring are essential to ensure food and environmental safety. What’s your take on GM foods? Share your thoughts! #GeneticallyModifiedFoods #GMOs #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #AgricultureInnovation #HealthAndSafety #Biodiversity #GoldenRice #FoodWasteReduction #ClimateChange

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟰. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱.𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/dA-_mW-X This report offers a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the global Whey Protein Alternatives market, featuring both quantitative and qualitative insights. It examines the market by manufacturers, regions and countries, types, and applications. Given the market's dynamic nature, the report delves into competition, supply and demand trends, and key factors influencing evolving market demands. It also includes company profiles, product examples of key competitors, and market share estimates for leading players projected for 2034. *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Liquid, Powder *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Agriculture, Food, Others *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Bob's Red Mill, Nutiva #WheyProteinAlternatives #PlantBasedProtein #ProteinPowder #AlternativeProteins #VeganProtein #DairyFreeProtein #ProteinSupplement #HealthyProtein #ProteinChoices #NutritiousProtein #FitnessFuel #ProteinBoost #NonDairyProtein #ProteinPower #ProteinTrends #CleanProtein #ProteinBlends #ProteinInnovation #ProteinMarket #SustainableProtein

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by molds that can contaminate various agricultural products, including grains, nuts, and feed. Analyzing food and feed for mycotoxin contamination helps prevent the ingestion of these harmful substances. #Mycotoxins #Analysis #organic #quality #pollutants #food #water #environment #chemicalanalysis #testing #lab #remaben

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 - 𝗫-𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱® It's for harmful mycotoxin levels. But why should you use it? Animals depend on their feed to keep them healthy and productive. So, when natural mycotoxins contaminate feed crops, the impact on growth and development can be dramatic – with lost earnings for farmers as a result. X-Bond® is a combination of clay minerals, hydrolysed yeast cells, and functional additives, including enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Here's how they work: 🧩𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 Clay minerals adsorb mycotoxins so they cannot enter the bloodstream ✂𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 Enzymes transform mycotoxins into non-toxic metabolites 🤲𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 A tailored nutrient complex boosts gut, liver, and immune function Check this video and read all about the 𝗫-𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱® series on our website. #Vilomix #Mycotoxins #Agriculture #Animals #Farm

🌾 Interesting study: Processing factors of pesticide residues in cereal grain fractions 🍞 Cereal grains, especially wheat bran, are widely used in producing animal feed due to the proven benefits it has on animal health. The nutritional advantages of cereal grains bran, notably its high fiber content, have led to a growing trend in the food industry of incorporating bran into products like bread and breakfast cereals to enhance their nutritional value. 🍚 Research on the fate of pesticide residues during grain processing indicates that the primary accumulation of pesticides tends to occur in the outer bran or epidermis layer of cereal grains. This study investigated the distribution of 37 pesticide residues in various cereal grains (rye, wheat, oat, and barley) and their components, such as flour, bran, and feed bran. 🔗 Read the study here: https://ow.ly/2mbs50QGyGy #foodsafety #pesticides #cereal

Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain types of molds that can grow on agricultural commodities, especially under warm and humid conditions. These toxins pose significant health risks to both humans and animals. Previous studies have highlighted the global issue of food contamination by mycotoxins and their socio-economic and health implications https://lnkd.in/d5y_iBhv #Foodsafety #iso17034 #cifga #mycotoxins

🌟 Exciting Highlights from GMUS-4! 🌐 Tatiana Campos, MBA, Executive Director of IFU International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association shared her message on Navigating MRL Challenges in the Juice Supply Chain. Tatiana highlighted the challenges and objectives surrounding pesticides and residues. With a global market at stake, staying informed about regulatory changes, disease risks, and evolving production practices is crucial. IFU International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association works to inform, advocate, and promote responsible pesticide use to ensure product safety and market access. She highlighted IFU's ongoing dialogue with regulatory bodies that aims to address industry concerns and advocate for reasonable grace periods. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make strides in supporting minor crops worldwide! 🌍🌿 🌐 #GlobalMinorUseSummit #SustainableAgriculture #InternationalRegulations #CodexAlimentarius #GMUS4 #fruitsandvegetables

This week, Aaron Mc Nicholas takes a look at how #Beijing is shedding its skepticism about #GM #crops. China is on a quest to ensure its #food #security and reduce its reliance on food #imports. This has prompted a cautious embrace of a #technology that its population has to date treated with deep mistrust: genetically-modified organisms. On Christmas Day 2023, China issued licenses to 26 domestic #companies to produce and distribute GM #corn and #soybean seeds, the latest move in a gradual liberalization that could dramatically enhance the country’s path to self-sufficiency. December’s announcement marks the first time that Chinese companies have received #government approval to produce and distribute GM seeds, and follows an earlier announcement in October certifying dozens of GM seed varieties for #commercial production in China. These moves come after extreme #weather events made 2023 a difficult year for agriculture in China. “It is likely that this influenced the decision to grant licenses for GMO wheat production,” says Kitty Smyth, CEO of London-based consultancy Jingpinou 精品欧 . “Imagine if extreme weather worsens and next year the crop yield is down two percent? The government has to hedge against this, and finally agreeing to license some GMO seed #production is that hedge.” For the piece in full, as well as the accompanying infographics, follow the link below: