Farm rodents source of diseases

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Rats and mice on farms carry more unpleasant diseases than was previously realized, according to research by PhD candidate Inge Krijger.

NWO grant for research on reducing food waste

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One third of all food is wasted worldwide. Researcher Erica van Herpen…

‘Combatting Locust Swarm Proves Logistical Nightmare’

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A locust plague of Biblical proportions is currently migrating across Africa. ‘Successfully…

How to Make a Corona Vaccine

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Scientists around the globe are seeking a vaccine for the coronavirus nCoV2019.…
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Pig farms closing

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More than 500 pig farmers have applied for a subsidy in order…

Upscaling for meat substitute start-up

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Wageningen start-up FUMI is set to produce proteins for vegan meat substitutes…

Agricultural ammonia emissions 10 per cent less in fields – New model for calculating emmisions

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When manure is spread in fields, the ammonia emissions are 10 per…

Plants control own root environment

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Plants actively manage the species of moulds, bacteria and nematodes in the…

Plant and animal cells have the same sense of direction

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A new set of proteins is discovered that ‘tell’ the cell what…

Becky to stop food waste

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‘Becky will work with influencers to persuade Dutch consumers to waste less…