In developing countries, a substantial amount of perishable and often highly nutritious commodities, such as fruits and vegetables, are lost after harvest, mainly caused by the lack of key infrastructures, such as electricity and cold chain facili
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The COVID-19 pandemic and food security in low- and middle-income countries: a review
We review findings from the emerging microeconomic literature on observed changes in food insecurity associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
A one health approach to plant health
One Health has been defined as an approach to the pursuit of public health and well-being that recognizes the interconnections between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
Sustainable management of transboundary pests requires holistic and inclusive solutions
Globalization and changing climates are aggravating the occurrence and impacts of transboundary pests, and driving the emergence of new threats.
Reverse thinking: Taking a healthy diet perspective towards food systems transformations
Food systems that deliver healthy diets without exceeding the planet’s resources are essential to achieve the worlds’ ambitious development goals.
COVID-19 pandemic leads to greater depth of unaffordability of healthy and nutrient-adequate diets in low- and middle-income countries
Unaffordability of healthy diets affected 3 billion people before the COVID-19 pandemic, 2.5 billion of whom lived in 63 low- and middle-income countries.
The COVID-19 crisis will exacerbate maternal and child undernutrition and child mortality in low- and middle-income countries
The economic crisis and food and health system disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic threaten to exacerbate undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Air pollution is a major environmental issue in China.
Metrics to analyze and improve diets through food systems in low and middle income countries
Taking a food systems approach is a promising strategy for improving diets.
A scoping review on incentives for adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and their outcomes
The increasing pressure on agricultural production systems to achieve global food security and prevent environmental degradation necessitates a transition towards more sustainable practices.
Predicting high-magnitude, low-frequency crop losses using machine learning: An application to cereal crops in Ethiopia
Predicting high-magnitude, low-frequency crop losses in the first half of the growing season can help identify need for early national and local interventions.