Large floating projects have the potential to overcome the challenge of land scarcity in urban areas and offer opportunities for energy and food production, or even for creating sustainable living environments. However, they influence the physical, chemical, biological and ecological characteristics …

Soil quality is directly linked to food quality and quantity. However the globalisation and the pressure to increase the agricultural production results to deterioration of the environment, climate change and a serious threat to human and animal health. Soil contamination effected by the environmental …

The increasing trend of sustainable and on-the-go healthy food products results in consumers demanding more ‘natural and organic ingredients. Not only do consumers want healthier options, but there is also an increasing concern on part of governments and legislation makers on reducing salt levels in …

As an essential nutrient for food production, phosphate is largely used in fertilizers to enhance crop growth (Baishya et al., 2016; Hasanuzzaman et al., 2018). Regardless of its enormous demand, the only concentrated P source is phosphate rock and the resource is finite (Cordell & White, 2011; Smit …

Historically, rice production in Liberia can be traced far after the decline of the Mali Empire in 1375 and Songhay in 1591 respectively. Currently, rice is the first staple food crop in Liberia for livelihood and income generation for rice farming communities.

MADDO Dairies Ltd has made a tangible effort to develop the dairy value chain in the larger Masaka region by providing farmers with cows, organizing them into various farmer groups, providing extension services and support to dairy farmers, and setting up milk centres. Despite attempts to reduce the …

Tomato is one of the main crops amongst horticultural crops in Mozambique. This sub-sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy as a source for job creation and income generation, for more than 90% of small farmers. Tomato is also an important crop for food security as one of the most consumed …

Kenya has progressed well in food safety implementation in the horticultural export market. However, unlike the international export chains, the enforcement of food safety measures in the domestic chain encounter problems like multiple regulations, duplication of roles between agencies, contradictory …

The sustainable provision of enough nutritious food for a growing world population is pushing the food system towards finding new approaches to agriculture (Ockenden, et al., 2017). While the demand of animal products is rising (Armanda, Guinée, & Tukker, 2019), the negative effect on the climate, soil, …

Drinking water utilities are responsible for providing safe drinking water. As water directly impacts public health, water utilities follow stringent water treatment standards and processes. However to keep pace with the dynamic environment and tackle challenges such as water stress, water pollution, …