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PresentationLivestock, climate and environment: Trends, challenges and alternative pathways 2017
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No results found.The 2017 EU Agricultural Outlook Conference [18–19 December 2017 – Brussels, Belgium] The presentation outlines current trends and possible future challenges related to global livestock production. Emphasis is put on feed uses and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. -
ArticleWhat are the alternative options for diversifying land use under forestry land restitution: A case of Limpopo Province forestry land restitution, South Africa
XV World Forestry Congress, 2-6 May 2022
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No results found.Diversifying land use of monoculture forestry plantations in land restitution projects is very critical in achieving multipurpose production system. The purpose of this study was to investigate potential land use options desired by land claimant beneficiaries. A random sampling technique was used to select 351 and 170 households’ beneficiaries in Livubu and Tzaneen communities in Limpopo Province, respectively. Data were collected using household questionnaire and focus group discussions. Descriptive analysis, Binary logistic regression and Friedman test were used to analyse data. The study revealed that over 80% of the beneficiaries desired to diversify land use options in both study communities and these potential land use options were found to be linked directly with socio-economic factors. There were significance difference among the potential land-use options for both Livubu (p<0.001) and Tzaneen (p<0.001) communities. Predominate desired land-use option was agriculture and the least was grazing. The findings reflect that the beneficiaries are willing and desire to transform monoculture forest plantation to multifunctional forest plantation. Multifunctional forest plantation such as agroforestry and eco-tourism could help beneficiaries to diversify sources of income, fight poverty, create employment and reduce the dependence on natural forests. Keywords: Beneficiaries, Communities, Forestry, Land use options, Land restitution ID: 3486070 -
ArticleAre alternative proteins increasing food allergies? Trends, drivers and future perspectives 2022
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No results found.Food allergy can represent a serious human health issue. The observed rise in regional incidence and global prevalence of food allergies raise, among other, also questions about the risks related to the consumption of new, modified, and alternative protein sources. As we strive towards transforming food systems to match our need for sustainability, food security and adequate nutrition, we cannot lose sight of the importance of food safety. Population growth, socioeconomic development, and urbanization, among other factors is putting increasing pressure on the global food supply in general, and on protein sources in particular. New protein sources, such as plant-based meat alternatives and edible insects, while promising to be sustainable protein sources, can also potentially expose allergic and non-allergic consumers to new food allergens. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the new drivers and trends influencing the patterns of protein consumption while exploring the capacity of existing monitoring and regulatory systems to manage increases in allergy incidence, to new and existing food allergens. This article focuses on key drivers for new food allergy, reviews the latest developments in risk assessment, reporting and monitoring; and outlines possible actions from national authorities, food business operators, clinicians and consumers to proactively address these challenges, ensuring safe food for everyone.
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