The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow udders that significantly reduces milk production. The condition, known as bovine mastitis, is estimated to cause annual global losses of US$22 billion (S$28 billion). While antibiotics have been used to treat the infection in dairy cattle, there are issues such as rising antibiotic resistance and concerns around milk contamination from antibiotic residues. Now, a team of … [Read more...] about NTU Singapore and SMART scientists develop safer and more sustainable antimicrobials to prevent infection of cow udders
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Singapore to host new ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing in food, agriculture, and forestry
Grow Asia has partnered with NTU Singapore to launch a new certified training course on responsible investing. With US$205 billion in untapped investment opportunities across Southeast Asia1, the ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing equips professionals with the skills to execute sustainable investments in the food, agricultural, and forestry sectors. The program is hosted by the Singapore Agri-Food Innovation Lab (SAIL) – a collaboration between NTU Singapore and Enterprise … [Read more...] about Singapore to host new ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing in food, agriculture, and forestry
Fungi-based protein healthier and greener alternative to plant-based meat
Scientists from NTU Singapore’s Food Science and Technology (FST) programme have developed a technique to cultivate a fungi-based food product that could serve as a healthier, better tasting and greener alternative to plant-based protein. The fungi used to cultivate the product are grown from a base of nutrient-rich common food waste, which infuses the fungi with more essential nutrients, such as protein, iron, and amino acids. This makes them more nutritious than ingredients commonly … [Read more...] about Fungi-based protein healthier and greener alternative to plant-based meat
