Alternative feed resources in the era of climate change: A review by Taiwo K Ojediran, Olajide S Olofintuyi, Temitope J Ojediran

“…Climate change poses significant challenges to traditional feed resources, impacting livestock production and food security. In response, the search for alternative feed resources has gained momentum, aiming to enhance the resilience and sustainability of agriculture in a changing climate. …”
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Food insecurity among African Americans in the United States: A scoping review. by Elizabeth Dennard, Elizabeth Kristjansson, Nedelina Tchangalova, Sarah Totton, Donna Winham, Annette O'Connor

“…The primary objectives of this review were to identify which risk factors have been investigated for an association with food insecurity, describe how food insecurity is measured across studies that have evaluated this outcome among African Americans, and determine which dimensions of food security (food accessibility, availability, and utilization) are captured by risk factors studied by authors. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia by Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu

“…Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and generate income. Despite Ethiopia’s vast area and cultural diversity, there remains a need for further investigation of WEPs. …”
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ORGANIC FARMING: A RELIABLE STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN NEPAL by Sushmita Tiwari, Shreya Rai, Jasmin Adhikari, Samarth Bista

“…As a result, it becomes increasingly important to address how to achieve food security while simultaneously addressing the imbalance in the ecosystem. …”
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Dynamics of Cropland Non-Agriculturalization in Shaanxi Province of China and Its Attribution Using a Machine Learning Approach by Huiting Yan, Hao Chen, Fei Wang, Linjing Qiu

“…Cropland is a critical component of food security. Under the multiple contexts of climate change, urbanization, and industrialization, China’s cropland faces unprecedented challenges. …”
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Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies in War-Affected Urban Settings of Tigray, Ethiopia by Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet, Yibrah Hagos Gebresilassie, Mekonen Aregai Gebreselassie

“…This study aimed to examine the effects of prolonged armed conflict on food security among urban households in Tigray, Ethiopia, and to examine their coping mechanisms. …”
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Household Food Insecurity in Southeastern Iran: Severity and Related Factors by Zinat Mortazavi, Ahmad Reza Dorosty, Mohammad Reza Eshraghian, Mohtasham Ghaffari, Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam, Mahdi Mohammadi

“…Demographic and socioeconomic data were collected through interviewing the household mothers. Household food security status was assessed through the USDA 18-item questionnaire. …”
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A review of population genetics and the prospects for crop improvement by Godswill Ntsomboh-Ntsefong, Gabriel Mahbou Somo Toukam, Benoit Constant Likeng-Li-Ngue, Kingsley Tabi Mbi, Seyum Getachew Essubalew, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Vesna Karapetkovska Hristova, Libert Brice Tonfack, Joseph Martin Bell, Emmanuel Youmbi

“… This study discusses the importance of population genetics in the context of crop improvement and its role in addressing challenges related to food security. Population genetics is crucial in identifying desirable traits and genetic markers, developing breeding strategies and improving the efficacy of crop improvement programs. …”
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Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements by Md Atiqur Rahman, S. M. Mozammil Hasnain, Prabhu Paramasivam, Rustem Zairov, Abinet Gosaye Ayanie

“…Abstract Global challenges such as energy scarcity and food security are intensified by a growing population and substantial post‐harvest food losses, contributing to alarming hunger levels. …”
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Leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced food processing techniques for enhanced food safety, quality, and security: a comprehensive review by Sambandh Bhusan Dhal, Debashish Kar

“…Furthermore, AI addresses food security by enabling resource-efficient agriculture, yield forecasting, and supply chain optimization to ensure the availability and accessibility of nutritious food resources. …”
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A one health approach to plant health by Vivian Hoffmann, Birthe Paul, Titilayo Falade, Arshnee Moodley, Navin Ramankutty, Janice Olawoye, Rousseau Djouaka, Elikana Lekei, Nicoline de Haan, Peter Ballantyne, Jeff Waage

“…In this opinion piece, based on a webinar of the same name, we argue that a One Health perspective can help optimize net benefits from plant protection, realizing food security and nutrition gains while minimizing unintentional negative impacts of plant health practices on people, animals and ecosystems. …”
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The Effectiveness and Mechanisms of China’s Grain Support Policies in Relation to Grain Yield—An Evaluation of a Wide Range of Policies by Tianjian Li, Fan Yang, Haotian Zhang, Qingning Lin

“…These conclusions are of great significance for improving grain production support and protection systems, enhancing incentives for farmers to grow food and for local governments to control food, and achieving the goal of food security.…”
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Agribusiness strategy and rural development: A case study of Ihunga Sub County, Ntungamo District by Denis, Simpson Singahache

“…The key study findings were: lack of provision of food security strategy, poor policy articulation and lack of supply of agricultural inputs to farmers. …”
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Dietary intake of tomato and lycopene, blood levels of lycopene, and risk of total and specific cancers in adults: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospectiv... by Arghavan Balali, Kimia Fathzadeh, Gholamreza Askari, Omid Sadeghi, Omid Sadeghi

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Comparing Deep Learning models for mapping rice cultivation area in Bhutan using high-resolution satellite imagery by Biplov Bhandari, Timothy Mayer

“…Crop type and crop extent are critical information that helps policymakers make informed decisions on food security. As the economic growth of Bhutan has increased at an annual rate of 7.5% over the last three decades, there is a need to provide geospatial products that can be leveraged by local experts to support decision-making in the context of economic and population growth effects and impacts on food security. …”
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Overview of Cuba's Food Rationing System by José Alvarez

“…Issues related to food security are discussed in another fact sheet of this series (EDIS FE483). …”
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Overview of Cuba's Food Rationing System by José Alvarez

“…Issues related to food security are discussed in another fact sheet of this series (EDIS FE483). …”
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A review of emerging techniques for pyrethroid residue detection in agricultural commodities by Dirong Goh, Ahmad Faizal Abdull Razis, Nor Azah Yusof, Norida Mazlan, Noordiana Nordin, Choo Yee Yu

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Perceptions of climatic variability among millet farmers: insights from tribal communities in the Kolli Hills, Tamil Nadu, South India by Rajendra R. Chapke, C. Tara Satyavathi, E. D. Israel Oliver King, Peddiveeti Laxmiprasanna, Vavilala Priyanka

“…Climate change has a diversified impact on the accessibility to resources and maintaining food security for the growing population. In this era, climate-resilient crops such as millet have greater importance and impact on the food security of the nation. …”
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Temperature variability and its effect on seasonal yield of rice in Bangladesh: a long-term trend assessment by Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Md. Abdur Rouf Sarkar, Mou Rani Sarker, Andrew M. McKenzie, Sheikh Arafat Islam Nihad, Md. Arafat Hossain, Akbar Hossain

“…To ensure climate-resilient food security, targeted regional policy planning and implementation are imperative.…”
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