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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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Are the Struggles Against Malnutrition and Climate Change Incompatible?

The OECD and FAO anticipate increases in meat production and demand in emerging countries. To combat malnutrition, the FAO and other global organizations encourage the consumption of meat and dairy.

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A New Tool for Agricultural Policy Analysis

Food, water, climate, land management… Numerous issues to address for states aiming to transition towards more resilient and sovereign economic and environmental systems. Jonathan Mockshell, a scientist and agricultural systems.

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Plant Biotechnologies Create Biodiversity

Whether conventional or not, plant breeding creates biodiversity. Available plant biotechnologies expedite this process. Researchers are relying on the European Commission’s proposal regarding new genomic techniques (NGTs) to have the.

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