Land grabbing is not purely an African issue. Worldwide, arable land is gradually and discreetly acquired by large groups operating in the agri-food or cosmetic sectors. By investing in agricultural.
On November 16th, the country approved the prohibition of lab-grown synthetic meat produced in laboratories from animal cells. The new legislation also rejects the use of the term “meat” for.
The country has just unveiled a vertical farm consisting of around twenty floors of crops operated by robots and controlled by artificial intelligence. The promise? Reduced water and surface consumption,.
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.
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Codex Alimentarius Executive Committee aims to protect consumer health. It reviews issues related to antibiotic use in livestock, pesticide application on crops, and the.
Kyle Mohler has a dual background as a farmer and a scientist. His company, Insignum AgTech, aims to assist farmers in the early detection of diseases in crops. The goal.
Researchers have published promising results in the journal Nature Microbiology regarding soil fertilization with mycorrhizal fungi. They found that these fungi interact with plant roots and enhance crop yields. These.
The international financial institution has decided to allocate 45% of its budget to programs combating climate change in its upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025. More than $40 billion will be invested.
(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.
Virginie Duvat, a researcher at the Coastal Environment and Societies (LIENSs), coordinates the ADAPTOM project, an inventory of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) focused on preserving coastal areas in the French overseas.
