PUBLICATION | 2026 Coastal salinity challenges in Bangladesh: Impacts on health, agriculture, and livelihoods Highlights: Saltwater intrusion in water harms health, agriculture and ecosystems in Bangladesh. Comprehensive interdisciplinary review maps salinity research and thematic overlaps. Analysing themes and co-occurrence...
PUBLICATION | 2026 Organic transition in EU agriculture: An analysis of environmental and economic outcomes This study examines the impact of conversions from conventional to organic farming on environmental and economic outcomes in the European Union across main crops and livestock farming systems.
PUBLICATION | 2026 Does agricultural commercialization improve women’s diets?: Evidence from Cameroon Highlights: Agricultural commercialization improves women’s diets. Agricultural commercialization improves incomes and the number of crops grown. Women in commercial households are likely to consume more...
EVENT | 28 Apr 2026 GD-SO Final Event - Accelerating the green transition through R&I The event will highlight how these projects support the implementation of the European Green Deal and related EU policy priorities, while fostering dialogue between projects...
PUBLICATION | 2026 Unpacking the role of neglected and underutilized plant species in smallholder diversification strategies for food security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Insights from Senegal Highlights: We unpack how NUS are integrated in diversification strategies and influence food security. Smallholders in Senegal commonly integrate NUS with other crops, livestock...
PUBLICATION | 2026 High-technology agriculture system to enhance food security: A concept of smart irrigation system using Internet of Things and cloud computing Context Food security is highly reliant on agricultural activity to drive the world economy. However, this activity is in great danger due to climatic changes and improper use of irrigation...
NEWS | 03 Apr 2026 FAO Food Price Index rises for a second consecutive month, driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 128.5 points in March 2026, up 3.0 points (2.4 percent) from its revised February level, marking a second...
PUBLICATION | 2026 Agrivoltaics in India: A promising nexus of solar energy and agriculture for sustainable development This study synthesizes the potential of agrivoltaics (APV) in India, integrating solar energy and agriculture. Our review indicates APV can be a net-positive intervention, enhancing land...
NEWS | 07 Apr 2026 Will the Iran crisis lead to another round of food price spikes? Agricultural commodity prices have been under sustained downward pressure since 2013–14.
PUBLICATION | 2026 Mapping wood flows to final product and energy uses in 2021 in the European Union This study presents a material flow analysis of wood use across the European Union in 2021, tracking flows from forest harvest to end-of-life. The findings show that circularity and cascading...
