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GM crops and food security
This POSTnote examines the potential contribution that genetic modification of crops might bring to increasing food production in Europe, in a global context.
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Water in production and products
This POSTnote examines how virtual water use is calculated and its application within the global economy.
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Biofortification of foods, November 2010
This POSTnote describes developments in biofortification, examines its potential impact, and the implications for policy makers in the UK and abroad.
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Biochar, July 2010
This POSTnote examines the current state of research into the production of biochar, the feasibility of using it to combat climate change, and any unintended consequences that may result.
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Genetically Modified Insects, June 2010
This POST note discusses how insects are essential to global ecology and show remarkably varied adaptations to their environment. Their genetic modification has been proposed as a new way of controlling insect pests.
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EU fisheries management, May 2010
This POSTnote describes challenges to ecosystem-based fisheries management and how these might be tackled. A recent European Commission green paper on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy reconfirms the need to adopt an ecosystem approach.
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Insect pollination, January 2010
This POSTnote examines the risks of insect pollination decline for the UK and explores strategies to provide stable pollination services into the future.
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Pets, families and interagency working, January 2010
This POSTnote examines the evidence base for the assumption that organisations that work with animals should be included in the safeguarding children agenda, and the rationale for cross-reporting between different agencies.
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Deforestation
This POSTnote looks at the reasons why deforestation occurs and the impact it has on the environment, as well as examining policies to reduce it.
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Nutritional standards in UK schools, July 2009
In 2006, 617 million school meals were served in England alone. The situation regarding school meals differs in the constituent countries of the UK. In England, new legislation on minimum nutritional standards in schools began in 2008 in primary schools and will come into force in secondary schools by September 2009. It consists of food- and nutrient-based standards for school food. The devolved administrations have already implemented similar legislation and face similar issues in improving school food. This note outlines children's nutritional requirements, the take-up of school meals in the UK, the capacity to enforce the standards and the impact of children's diet on behaviour and learning.
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Crop protection, June 2009
The pesticide approvals process in Europe is changing. This POSTnote explores the potential implications for UK agriculture and horticulture and examines other crop protection strategies available that complement or compensate for pesticides.
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Diet and cancer, April 2009
This POSTnote looks at the latest scientific research, advice and recommendations for a diet to lower cancer risk and the consequences for health policy.
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Wild deer, February 2009
This POSTnote examines the current status of wild deer in the UK, their ecological, economic and social impacts and legislation on their management.
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Food hygiene standards, February 2009
This briefing describes recent developments in food regulation and examines options to improve food hygiene in businesses through monetary penalties, training and the use of local "Scores on the Doors" schemes.
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Marine conservation zones, June 2008
Marine conservation zones, June 2008. POSTnote 08/310.
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