Food Security
At more than 160 million people, the population of Nigeria is the largest in Africa and accounts for 47 percent of West Africa’s total population (World Bank 2012). Nigeria is also the biggest oil exporter in Africa, with the continent’s largest natural gas reserves....
There is war over Genetically Modified foods, but they might just ‘save’ Africa
OVER five decades ago, the world experienced a striking breakthrough in agriculture, the Green Revolution. This saved at least a billion lives from starvation in Asia and Latin America and included the development of high-yielding varieties of cereal grains, expansion...
Vacancy Announcement: FAO JECFA Secretariat – #AGDC-CODEX-ALIMENTARIUS
We would like to bring to your attention that the FAO/JECFA Secretary position has been advertised. To apply, visit iRecruitment website at and complete your online profile.Only applications received through iRecruitment will be considered. Candidates are requested...
What would you do with 5 extra hours a week?
A report from the Young Scientist Workshop August 17, 2014 Introduction Attracting and retaining young adults in food science careers requires a strategic mandate for inclusion and engagement. Engaging young scientists, and encouraging them to step forward into...
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