Forests employ approximately 42 million people worldwide, with women accounting for one quarter of the workforce, according to new research from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Thünen Institute of Forestry. Published on Tuesday, Updated methodology to quantify forest-sector employment: Global and regional estimates presents fresh estimates that help close critical data gaps in global and regional forest-sector employment between 2011 and 2022.

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a globally important oilseed and food legume, yet its productivity is persistently constrained by devastating diseases and insect pests that thrive under changing climates. This review aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of advances in precision breeding and molecular approaches for enhancing disease and pest resistance in peanut. Traditional control measures ranging from crop rotation and cultural practices to chemical protection have delivered only partial and often unsustainable relief.

You may not see them with the naked eye, but bacteria are among the most influential organisms on Earth. Often feared as agents of disease, bacteria are now being used as essential tools in biotechnology to transform the way we produce food, protect crops, treat illnesses, and conserve the environment. From fermenting everyday staples like yogurt and cheese, bacterial applications are quietly evolving in many ways to address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and public health.