The latest news from the Division of Global Agriculture and Food Systems. Study investigates impact of early diet on later health Past and present studies of children’s diets will be used to explore how eating habits in early life may affect long-term wellbeing. International team aims to tackle pig parasite A £2.3 million project aims to combat a costly parasitic disease affecting humans and pigs in sub-Saharan Africa. Global trade vital to ensure healthy food provision International trade links are essential to most countries to enable the availability of healthy, sustainable diets, research shows. Experts gather to examine future role of livestock Nutrition and health, climate change and livelihoods under the spotlight at annual event. Symposium 2025 Information about the Global Agriculture and Food Systems Symposium 2025 Alarming diet trends among Scottish children Survey of eating habits shows need for action by policymakers, industry, schools and communities to support healthier diets. Benchmarking method aids sustainability in farm systems One Health evaluation approach links animal welfare, productivity and environmental impact to guide sustainable farming practices. Smaller portions drive fall in meat consumption Reduced serving sizes account for over half of the decline in UK meat consumption, outpacing other behaviours such as meat-free days, study finds. This article was published on 2024-09-02
