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Go fish! -- But do it legally or pay the penalty
News, Kundhavi Kadiresan, Published on 05/06/2019
» Thai people love fish and both demand for, and consumption of, fish are on the rise. On the one hand that's good, because fish are high in protein and low in fat and that helps to feed a hungry world while providing livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people across the Asia-Pacific region. But this increase in demand has also created opportunities for criminals to make a profit.
Biotechnology helps feed world's hungriest region
News, Kundhavi Kadiresan, Published on 11/09/2017
» As an economist by profession, understanding the complex world of agricultural sciences involves a learning curve. When we talk about employing biotechnologies in agricultural production and sustainable food systems for better nutrition it's easy to get lost in the jargon. You've probably heard some of it -- use of molecular markers, microbial food fermentation, reproductive technologies in livestock, DNA-based kits to diagnose diseases in farmed fish and of course genetic modification.
Investing in a zero-hunger generation in Asia-Pacific
Oped, Kundhavi Kadiresan, Published on 09/12/2016
» It was around this time last year that the world's leaders came together in New York with a commitment to end hunger by 2030. The Sustainable Development Goal to achieve Zero Hunger (SDG2) is an ambitious target, especially for countries in our region. After all, nearly two-thirds of the world's undernourished -- 490 million people -- live among us in what is the biggest and most dynamic yet extremely inequitable region on the planet.
Counting chickens to keep our baskets full of eggs
News, Kundhavi Kadiresan, Published on 20/09/2016
» I remember the warnings of parents and teachers to never count your chickens before they've hatched, and to never keep all your eggs in one basket.
Improving Asian nutrition one glass of milk at a time
News, Kundhavi Kadiresan, Published on 01/06/2016
» Asia has witnessed remarkable growth in its production and consumption of milk and dairy products in recent years and this trend is almost certain to continue.