The report explores eighteen drivers of agrifood systems, depicts four different scenarios for the future of agrifood systems, and highlights key “triggers” and strategic options for their transformation.
This report explores 18 drivers of agrifood systems; depicts four different scenarios for the future of agrifood systems; and highlights key triggers for their transformation.
Microplastics are environmental pollutants that are widely present and can accumulate in organisms across the food web. This review sheds light on the effects of microplastics on the gut microbiome and the potential health implications thereof. It also highlights research gaps, including the need for standardized definitions and reference materials.
This review highlights the effects of pesticide residues on the human gut microbiome and the potential implications for human health, including non-communicable diseases. It analyses the evidence linking pesticide residues with the gut microbiome and human health overall. It also evaluates the potential use of the microbiome data reported in these studies for risk ...
Veterinary drugs administered to treat and prevent diseases in food-producing animals may remain present in residual amounts in food products, particularly if drugs are not used as approved or if clearance periods are not followed. This review evaluates current knowledge about the effects of veterinary drug residues on the gut microbiome and assesses the scientific...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in the number of migrants returning to their countries of origin. This toolkit supports local stakeholders and actors in agrifood systems by providing resources to design and implement programmes and projects to facilitate the reintegration of returnees in rural areas.