Sequencing DNA offers hope of explaining changes to farm animals and helping combat their present-day maladies.
Tackling threats to water supply in European highlands is crucial for producers of premium foods and drinks ranging from Spanish ham to Scotch whisky.
The EU is tackling plant diseases that could put the squeeze on citrus production in Spain and other Member States.
By identifying the gender of chicks in their eggs, EU-funded technologies could help prevent the killing of millions of the birds every year.
By monitoring oceans and peering into ponds, European projects seek to protect an array of animal and plant life.
Fish farming can make food supplies more stable while itself becoming more sustainable, according to researchers in Hungary and Norway.
Global warming is affecting vineyards and the taste of wines.
From stir-frys to stroganoffs, the tasty fungus central to health-conscious cuisine may be cultivated in greener ways.
Greater diversification could help agriculture withstand climate, economic and geopolitical crises.
Researchers are joining forces with the food and health industries to tighten controls and improve nutrition for infants and children.