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WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST: THE SPECTER OF A GLOBAL FOOD SHOCK

A third of global trade in all categories of fertilizers passes through the Strait of Hormuz, while the gas from this region is vital for the production of agricultural inputs..

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Urban agriculture must revolutionize its economic model

Urban agriculture needs a revolution in its economic model more than technology. Urban agriculture is essential for cities facing climate disruptions, growing food insecurity, and growing urban populations. Urban farming models.

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America’s passion for protein is shaking up the dairy industry

Whey, previously considered a waste product, has become a key ingredient in protein powders, fueling the growing demand from consumers, including users of drugs like Ozempic and bodybuilding enthusiasts. Nasonville.

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This is the fully automated farm

On the green hills, in the Palouse region of Washington State, lies a 3,035-hectare farm. It belongs to Andrew Nelson, a 41-year-old computer engineer, the last scion of five generations.

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African fruit export earnings have overgrown between 2000 and 2023

Between 2003 and 2023, African countries’ earnings from fruit exports increased fivefold, from $2.04 billion to $10.03 billion, according to a report jointly published by FAO and the OECD on.

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Farm robot dogs enter the scene

The parade for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army in Washington was marked by the presence of robot dogs walking on four mechanical legs without human assistance. As one.

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How Plants Could Help Us Detect Eternal Pollutants

Researchers are exploring the use of plants, including hemp, to detect and eliminate PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), persistent chemicals linked to health problems. A collaborative project with the Mi’kmaq Nation.

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Disruptions to global urea supply

Recent tensions in the Middle East are a reminder of the risks to global supplies of fertilizers, especially urea, a crucial nitrogen fertilizer for agricultural crops. Tensions in the Middle.

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The European Union’s retreat on the requirements of sustainable agriculture

The EU is reforming the CAP, but the current proposals dismantle ecological requirements, which could harm climate and environmental goals. The European Union’s efforts to reform agricultural policy risk undermining farmers’.

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U.S. to drop billions of flies on Mexico

The U.S. plans to drop billions of sterile flies over Mexico to combat the “butcher’s firefly,” a parasite that poses a serious threat to the cattle industry, wildlife and domestic.

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