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Potatoes: The 2nd Largest Agricultural Production by 2030?

The global production of potatoes is projected to grow by 50% by 2030, reaching 750 million tons (Mt). Potatoes will be at the forefront of food security strategies in emerging.

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How Ukrainian Agriculture Resisted Two Years of War – Part 2

Read Part 1 On the grain markets, Ukraine remains an export giant. This year, it produced 65 million tons of grains and will export 33 million tons. The war with.

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How Ukrainian Agriculture Has Withstood Two Years of War – Part 1

In the grain markets, Ukraine remains a giant exporter. This year, it produced 65 million tons of grains and will export 33 million tons. The war with Russia no longer.

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Protecting African Fishermen

According to local fishermen, fishery resources are dangerously declining along the African coasts, jeopardizing the future of artisanal fishermen. Moustapha Diouf, a Senegalese fisherman, states that since 2005, the date.

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Seed Banks Safeguard Biodiversity

Plant diversity holds the promise of the future, with experts emphasizing its significance for the survival of various species, including our own. One-fifth of the world’s flora is under threat,.

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African Agriculture is Dramatically Underinsured

Farms of less than 2 hectares are predominant across the African continent. These are particularly vulnerable to climatic events and other crop damages. They could consider index insurance as an.

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Southern Hemisphere Takes Over to Supply the World with Cereals

The global supply of wheat and corn is expected to tighten. Australia, Argentina, and Brazil are selling their new harvests, which are less abundant than last year. By the end.

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Limiting the Impact of Natural Disasters on Agriculture

In a recent publication, the FAO highlighted the impact of disasters on the agricultural world and the need to organize a more sustainable and resilient global ecosystem. Experts predict a.

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Mineral fertilization and agroecology are not incompatible in Africa

(excerpt from Rural 21, November 2023/2 Issue, translated by Willagri) Should the use of mineral fertilizers be increased in Sub-Saharan Africa? A team of African and European agronomists provides a.

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New Missions of Wholesale Markets

The wholesale market is a crucial link in the agri-food chain. It serves as a connection between the agricultural production sector and the supply of food products. Upstream, small and.

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