Guest Blog by Jerry Hayes, Honey Bee Health Lead, Monsanto

(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Agri-food supply chains are unique because of their high dependence on the natural resource bases. These supply chains typically extend across various geographies, which make it necessary to have a wide social and environmental understanding to identify the risks and opportunities in building sustainability, both for the short-term and long-term.

(3BL Media/Justmeans) – The future of the U.S. dairy industry depends on reducing its environmental impact. Climate change increases the risk of drought, floods and farm diseases, which pose a threat to dairy. Dairy farmers are employing innovative techniques and technology to achieve sustainability. Farms are now equipped with systems for nutrient management, water efficiency and waste reduction.

(3BL Media/Justmeans) – Sixty million children under the age of five worldwide suffer from severe malnutrition and 142 million from chronic malnutrition. One million of these children die every year as a consequence. Even the ones who survive are faced with severe long-term side effects. These children typically lag behind their peers in their development and suffer the physical and psychological effects of malnutrition throughout their lives.