The Bacterial Battery Revolution
8 July 2024A new startup, Bactery, based at the University of Bath in the UK, has created a self-recharging battery when placed in soil. Bacterial batteries, or bio-batteries, convert the chemical energy.
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Qatar to Produce Wheat in Algeria
5 July 2024Qatar has obtained a concession of 117,000 hectares in the Adrar Wilaya of Algeria to cultivate durum wheat. This decision by the Algerian authorities is part of a strategy aimed.
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Decline in Russian Wheat Exports
4 July 2024In 2024/2025, Russia is expected to export 46.1 million tons of wheat compared to an estimated 52.2 million tons a year earlier. This information was reported on June 28 by.
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Africa
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AFRICA MOBILIZES AGAINST SOIL DEGRADATION
24 June 2024Soil degradation in Africa jeopardizes its food security and the sustainability of its development. The continent has lost fifty million hectares of fertile land in 50 years. Each year, the.
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Agronomy
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Plant Fluorescence Measurement by Genetic Transformation
3 June 2024Understanding and identifying plant stress is essential to preserve their health and ensure their proper development. Fluorescence, a luminous phenomenon emitted by plants, can be a valuable indicator for detecting.
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El Niño wreaks mayhem : Severe Drought Cripples Corn Production in Southern Africa
22 May 2024A severe drought, intensified by El Niño, is wreaking havoc across southern Africa, particularly impacting Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. These nations have experienced significant reductions in corn crops, leading them.
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Agronomy
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Dangerous Scarcity of Arable Land
21 May 2024Land is the essential element of food security. However, a series of converging factors are leading to a scarcity of agricultural lands worldwide. The causes include intensive exploitation, environmental demands,.
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Development of African Aquaculture to Meet Protein Demand
14 May 2024Animal proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They play a crucial role in growth, tissue repair, immune system function, and energy production. These proteins come from living organisms.
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Agro-economics
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A Third of Global Food Production is Wasted
13 May 2024Food waste is an environmental, economic, and social scourge. One third of the food produced and intended for human consumption, approximately 1.3 billion tons, is wasted or lost each year.
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Impact of the Water Crisis on Agriculture in North Africa
10 May 2024The water crisis in North Africa poses a major challenge to the region, threatening its food security and economic stability. Several measures are necessary to address this issue. First, effective.
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