Italy reports hundreds of West Nile virus cases, 17 deaths in 2026

Italy has reported more confirmed cases of West Nile virus and 17 deaths in 2026, according to health authorities on Thursday, as the mosquito-borne disease continues to spread.

The Salmonella outbreak in the United Kingdom could originate in Ukraine

 More than 250 people affected and one death attributed to this disease over the course of a year prompted national authorities to investigate the causes; one hypothesis points to infection linked to the consumption of imported chicken eggs, local press reports, citing the UK Health Security Agency.

Size of genetically modified variety and the antioxidant medicinal properties - video

--

 Τhree branches of a local indigenous variety of cornus mas (cornelian cherry) were grafted and produced large-sized fruits. 

Healthier diets could cut farmland emissions by 85%, study says

 

A global shift toward healthier diets, combined with more efficient farming and reduced food waste, could cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture-related land-use change by 85% by 2050, according to a study published last week in the journal Nature.

Rains in Brazil hit Arabica stockpiles, according to media reports

 

Media reports indicate that torrential rains in Brazil have delayed the harvest and compromised the quality of Arabica coffee.

Η Γαλλία αντιμετωπίζει τη χαμηλότερη σοδειά πατάτας των τελευταίων 30 και πλέον ετών, καθώς η ξηρασία πλήττει τις καλλιέργειες

 

Η παραγωγή πατάτας στη Γαλλία αναμένεται να μειωθεί κατά τουλάχιστον 23% σε σχέση με πέρυσι, καθώς οι καύσωνες και η σφοδρή ξηρασία έπληξαν τις καλλιέργειες, γεγονός που ενδέχεται να οδηγήσει στη χαμηλότερη απόδοση των τελευταίων τριών και πλέον δεκαετιών, όπως μετέδωσαν τη Δευτέρα τοπικά μέσα ενημέρωσης.