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How To Feed 10 Billion People

Leila Hussain Menglin Huang

July 29, 2019 |

Bloomberg |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Netherlands, Holland

As the world population increases and resources decrease, researchers across many countries are focusing on utilizing technology to make food production more efficient. From optimizing photosynthesis to enhancing plant productivity, developments are successfully being implemented in the Netherlands and China.

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Can This Breakfast Cereal Help Save The Planet?

Dan Charles

April 13, 2019 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Human beings' reliance on crops like wheat and rice has a detrimental environmental effect: because these annual crops need replanting every year, farmers are required to destroy any existing vegetation in order to get the seeds to germinate. But scientists with the Land Institute are promoting kernza, a perennial relative of wheat that provides seeds year after year.

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The Startup Taking On Bayer With Cheaper, Non-GMO Seeds

Elizabeth G. Dunn

March 04, 2019 |

Bloomberg |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

The Farmers Business Network (FBN) started as a way to create transparency about seed prices, and it has evolved into a platform to sell non-GMO seeds for lower prices. By cutting out the middleman, FBN can save farmers money and use data to show their seeds work, too.

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Nepalese Rice Farmers Boost Yields By Sowing Fewer Plants And Cutting Water

Danielle Preiss

January 30, 2019 |

NPR |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Nepal

Using a somewhat counter-intuitive process, rice farmers in Nepal are seeing higher yields practicing the system of rice intensification (SRI), a method which calls for planting fewer seedlings, planting them younger and using less water. Some farmers have reported a 100% increase in crop yields, which can triple incomes with an added environmental benefit.

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He's Helping Super Oysters Survive Climate Change

Tafline Laylin

January 25, 2019 |

OZY |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Manchester, Washington

As rising temperatures threaten marine life, the Pacific Hybreed laboratory is working to develop resilient shellfish. Their experimental breeding process attempts to uncover new genes to help a variety of shellfish withstand changing temperatures and disease, and it just might help save the fishing industry.

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How high-tech agriculture is transforming the fortunes of Nigerian rice farmers

Olivia Cuthbert

January 16, 2019 |

The Telegraph |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Kebbi

New planting and harvesting techniques and improved seeds are transforming farmers' fortunes and boosting harvests in Nigeria, where rice is a staple food but local supply fails to keep up with high demand. Farmers are also relying on agriculture apps like RiceAdvice and WeedManager, which quickly determine fertilizer quantities and identify harmful weeds.

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Farming together reaps benefits for Mubende family

Lominda Afedraru

October 27, 2018 |

Daily Monitor |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Uganda, Mubende

A new variety of bean is helping local farmers find financial stability and food security in Mubende, Uganda. Both drought and disease resistant, the beans are able to be cooked quickly which reduces fuel costs and have a higher rate of market distribution due to these benefits.

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Enzyme boost makes maize heat-tolerant

Angela Oketch

October 23, 2018 |

Nation Africa |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia

A new approach to growing maize has been discovered by scientists in Australia and it is proving to have the potential to help alleviate food insecurity. By targeting a specific enzyme in the crop, and then boosting it, these scientists have successfully been able to improve photosynthesis which in turn increases growth.

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Lab-grown Meat on your Table

Regan Morris

October 10, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, California

"Farm to table" is a well-known saying in the food industry, but "lab to table" is also rapidly joining the rank of commonplace terminology. To both reduce the amount of animals killed and lessen the impact on the environment to raise livestock, researchers have found a way to manufacture cell-based meat that is created in a lab, yet still has the texture of meat.

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Can scientists save one of the world's favourite bananas?

Roland Pease

August 26, 2018 |

BBC |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: Australia, Queensland

The Cavendish banana is the preferred banana worldwide thanks to its size and being seedless. It's this latter trait, however, that has made it susceptible to disease. Currently under attack by a deadly fungus, one scientists has high hopes that genetics can help locate resistance genes and help save the fruit.

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