OECD, FAO: Global food demand to grow by 15% over next decade
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The use of cereals for food is projected to grow (Photo: CC0) Productivity growth in agriculture is expected to stay ahead of food demand over the coming decade, but new…
THE RAW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAT IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, ACCORDING TO STUDY
Eating raw fruits and vegetables could boost mental health and assuage depressive symptoms, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found that people who consumed more…
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FAO names 2020 as the UN’s International Year of Plant Health
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