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AFD: Analysing the dilemmas of the agroecological transition in Africa by 2050

What future for African agriculture by 2050? How can we guarantee sufficient food sovereignty for countries while limiting the use of fossil fuels and preserving ecosystems?

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FINANCIAL TIMES: Green fertiliser project challenges industry’s reliance on natural gas

A UK-listed green fertiliser group is to develop a first-of-its-kind project in Paraguay, in a test of whether low-cost renewable power can support ammonia production without natural gas as the.

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EURONEWS: Europe’s farms are reeling from the Iran war. Regenerative farmers saw it coming

Regenerative farms are less reliant on imported synthetic fertilisers than their conventional counterparts while having very similar yields at much lower costs. They improve the soil’s natural fertility with compost,.

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FAO: Climate and ecosystem service benefits of forests and trees for agriculture

Forests and trees are powerful, often undervalued allies of agriculture. This publication synthesizes the latest science on how forests and trees regulate climate, water and ecosystem functions that directly underpin.

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Le Monde: Limiting the use of phosphate fertilizers raises the question of agricultural yields

The professional identity of many farmers, based on their mission to feed and high yields, keeps them dependent on fertilizers.

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weAdapt: Climate change adaptation laws and policies: A review of trends, gaps and opportunities in 35 countries

This research provides trends in global climate change, adaptation laws and policies over time through analysing 35 countries and establishes key developments and recommendations for policy.

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FB: 70% of American farmers cannot afford all fertilize needs

Fertilizer pre-booking rates varied significantly by region, with just 19% of Southern producers reporting fertilizer purchases secured ahead of the season, compared to 30% in the Northeast, 31% in the.

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iGrow News: FAO Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Trigger Global Agrifood Catastrophe

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations warns that blocked ships carrying critical agricultural inputs through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger dangerous food price inflation similar to.

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RURAL 21: Fertiliser sovereignty in Africa now!

Recent crises have had a severe impact on the fertiliser trade, and hence also on food systems. Our author maintains that fertiliser value chains have to be reviewed. Here, he.

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RURAL 21: New partnership to strengthen soil health and secure livelihoods in the Sahel

The Soil Values Program and the Regional Hub for Fertilizer and Soil Health for West Africa and the Sahel have announced a formal partnership. They have signed a Memorandum of.

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