Consumer interest in medicinal and aromatic herbs is on the rise, with buyers increasingly concerned about the microbiological quality of nutraceutical and aromatic plants. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and sensor technology allows for high-resolution crop monitoring, particularly in the production of rosemary and sage in Grotte (Italy), Agrigento District. The aim of…
An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and gaps — information that is critical in planning how to meet growing food demand. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers made major contributions to the study, published online April 8 in the journal Nature Food. “We are in a race…
A new study from the University of Missouri shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative diseases. By Sara Diedrich April 8, 2025Contact: Sara Diedrich, 573-882-6217, diedrichs@missouri.edu A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells — and it’s showing…
Water supply for irrigation is a limiting factor for agriculture in Mediterranean countries. A strategy for increasing water availability proposes to use low quality water for irrigation to avoid irrigation with precious and high cost potable water. A drawback about using waste water is the potential heavy metal accumulation in soil and foodstuff. In this…
To forage is to look for things that aren’t lost. Birding, mushrooming, hunting agates in the wet sand at ebb tide or arrowheads in the sagebrush along the edge of a dry playa—everything I’ve spent time seeking has been right where it belonged, indifferent to whether it was found. If I failed to see birds…
Dietary fibres in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, cancer prevention and more. But RMIT University food scientist Professor Raj Eri said consumer advice on how best to use them for these various benefits…
The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to a new assessment. The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even…
Greek farmers are experimenting with exciting new crops for some not-so-exciting reasons, according to Greek Reporter. What’s happening? Subtropical crops that tend to be more heat-resistant — like papayas, avocados, mangoes, dragon fruit, passion fruit, and guava — are seeing rising popularity among farmers in Crete as average temperatures continue to increase across the globe. …
What is the connection between food and brain function? Can certain ingredients alter brain activity, influencing behavior and making us eat more? At the same time, can our brain function determines what and how much we consume? 1. Molecular Nutrition Physiology Molecular nutrition physiology is concerned with the question of what effects food ingredients can…
Italian television excels in presenting documentaries and features that promote the excellence of Italian food, from pasta to olive oil and wine, from fresh fruit and vegetables to bistecca alla Fiorentina, insaccati and salami. With undoubted artistic flair and savvy marketing techniques, the Italian media promote the industria agroalimentaria in the backdrop of the natural…