Chinese-Israeli Teams Supercharge CRISPR at Scale for Crop Resilience
Chinese and Israeli scientists have developed a large-scale CRISPR method to edit thousands of plant genes, boosting crop traits from sweetness to disease resistance.
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Global Gene Banks Deposit Over 11,200 Seeds in Svalbard Vault
Fourteen gene banks have added over 11,200 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, reinforcing global crop diversity and safeguarding future food supplies.
International Day of Potato: Why This Tuber Matters
Celebrate the International Day of Potato on May 30, honoring a tuber’s journey from the Andes to global tables and its vital role in food security and sustainability.
Gaza’s Arable Land Plummets Below 5%, UN Sounds Alarm on Food Security
UN report: Gaza’s cropland is down to 4.6% usable, endangering food supply and livelihoods.
UN Aid Trucks Reach Gaza After Blockade Amid Famine Risk
UN aid convoys deliver 90 truckloads of supplies to Gaza for the first time in months as famine looms.
Global Experts Gather in Yunnan to Advance Agrobiodiversity
At the International Agrobiodiversity Congress in Kunming, experts urged global collaboration to harness agricultural biodiversity for resilient, healthy and inclusive food systems.
Israel to Allow Basic Food Aid into Gaza as Famine Warnings Mount
Israel will let limited food aid into Gaza amid global outcry and famine warnings, as 93% of residents face food insecurity under the March 2 blockade.
International Day of Plant Health: Why It Matters
May 12’s International Day of Plant Health highlights why protecting plants matters as pests and diseases threaten 40% of global crops annually.
Next-Gen Pneumatic Grain Silos Debut in Changsha on the Chinese Mainland
Five 9,000-tonne pneumatic grain silos in Changsha on the Chinese mainland offer airtight, energy-efficient storage with 30% cost savings and real-time monitoring.
Chinese Mainland Unveils 9,000-Tonne Inflatable Grain Silos
Chinese mainland debuts its first 9,000-tonne pneumatic grain silos—sensor-monitored, waterproof and insulated—slashing costs by 30% and raising the bar for food storage tech.