By: CropLife International
We asked plant scientists from around the world what inspires them about their job. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
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TOP 10 JOBS IN PLANT SCIENCE
Article by: CropLife International
Are you interested in a career in plant science and becoming a food hero? From research and development to working with farmers in the field, there are many interesting jobs for those wishing to pursue careers in plant science. While there are hundreds of different ways to support farmers and the world food supply, we have picked out 10 below:
MEET THE SCIENTISTS SOLVING THE WORLD’S GREATEST CHALLENGES
Article by: CropLife International
Food and nutrition security, climate change and biodiversity loss are just a few of the major challenges facing the world today. And while farmers are on the front line to meet those challenges, plant scientists are working behind the scenes, in field trials and laboratories, to develop new tools that growers need to produce nutritious and plentiful crops under difficult conditions.
PLANT SCIENCE NEWS AND UPDATES RECAP – OCTOBER 2016
PUBLIC SECTOR BIOTECH CROPS TO HELP SMALL-SCALE FARMERS BEAT POVERTY
Source: CropLife International Plant Science Post – October 2016
Although the majority of today’s commercialized biotech crops are developed by large private companies, there is an enormous amount of plant biotech research being done by public sector institutions worldwide. Much of this research is focused on local crops in Asia and Africa, which could have a significant impact on food and nutrition security, as well as improve community health and farmer livelihoods. We talked with CropLife International’s John McMurdy, Director of Emerging Markets & Development Partnerships to learn more about public sector research of biotech crops. Continue reading..
6 DEVELOPMENT TWEETERS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW
Source: CropLife International Plant Science Post – October 2016
For those interested in the role of plant science in international development, here are six Twitter handles you should have a grip on:
- @worldfoodprize: Recognizing achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. (Read about the 2016 World Food Prize laureates who created biofortified crops where critical nutrients are bred into staple crops.)
- @mark_lynas: Advocate for plant biotechnology who busts myths about GMOs.
- @farmingfirst: A global coalition calling on world leaders to increase agricultural output in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.
- @JulieBorlaug: Granddaughter to the Father of the Green Revolution Norman Borlaug advocates for innovation and technology to end hunger and poverty.
- @globalfarmernet: The Global Farmer Network are farmer’s voices in support of free trade and the freedom to choose technologies needed to sustainably maximize productivity and profitability.
- @kevinfolta: Land-grant scientist exploring ways to make better food with less input as well as effectively communicating science to the public.
BILL GATES SAID IT BEST
Source: CropLife International Plant Science Post – October 2016
SMALLHOLDER FARMERS PROSPERING WITH PLANT SCIENCE
Source: CropLife International Plant Science Post – October 2016
For a small-scale farmer in the developing world, a healthy crop can be the difference between prosperity and poverty. Watch three farmers from India, Ghana and Honduras explain how their lives have transformed thanks to plant science knowledge and training.
PLANT SCIENCE NEWS AND UPDATES RECAP – SEPTEMBER 2016
Check out a recap of biotech new and updates for this month of September!
GOLF SHOTS MADE EASIER WITH PLANT SCIENCE
Crop protection products are one of several tools used for controlling insects, weeds and diseases that, if left unchecked, would ruin the game of golf!
Source: CropLife International Plant Science Post – September 2016
