The UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is seeking US$1.1bn in 2021 to save the lives and livelihoods of some of the worlds most food-insecure people
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BASF boosts R&D efforts for sustainable agriculture

New seed varieties from BASF help farmers produce enough healthy and affordable food in an environmentally friendly way. (Image source: BASF)
BASF has strengthened its activities in research and development (R&D) for sustainable agricultural innovations, helping farmers to overcome environmental and economic challenges as well as meeting consumers’ demand for more sustainably produced food
Origin Agritech utilised gene editing technology to create new corn traits
Origin Agritech, an agriculture technology company, has successfully utilised gene editing technology to create new corn traits
Use of excessive nitrogen fertiliser in wheat crops linked to celiac disease

Data provided at the last International Conference of the Nitrogen Initiative indicates that global nitrogen fertiliser consumption increased by 33% between 2000 and 2013. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Between the 1960s and the present day, the use of nitrogen fertiliser for growing wheat crops has increased ten times globally
Bright red colour and excellent firmness for Top Seeds International cherry tomato

Durillo F1 is an indeterminate variety with medium-high vigour and short internodes. (Image source: Top Seeds International)
This is a great year for the Durillo cherry tomato bred by Top Seeds International, the global vegetable seed company which specialises in the development, production and distribution of innovative, high-quality hybrid varieties