MENA Region’s Strategy for Water Stress
11 September 2023The effects of water scarcity are worsening in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as projections indicate increasing demand over the next quarter-century. It is estimated that an.
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A Climate Laboratory in the Moroccan Desert
8 September 2023The British startup Brilliant Planet occupies 6,000 hectares in the Moroccan desert to conduct carbon capture studies. The experiment involves burying algae in the desert soil to sequester carbon. The.
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Hydroponics Requires Specific Fertilizers
7 September 2023Abdullah Al Mahmud, an agronomist specializing in plant production, emphasizes the importance of choosing inputs suitable for hydroponic cultivation. These specific inputs contain fewer impurities and lack the waxy coating.
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Birdsong Stimulates Plant Growth
6 September 2023Scientists have discovered a connection between birdsong and plant growth. Within the same ecosystem, there is an interaction between fauna and flora, with birdsong acting as “acoustic fertilizer,” according to.
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When Trees Reach New Heights
5 September 2023Climate change continues to reshape our ecosystems. A study published in the journal Global Change Biology has shown that between 2000 and 2010, 70% of high-altitude forests have gained height,.
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Irrigating Without Wastage
4 September 2023Just like fertilizers, irrigation aims to improve crop yields, mitigate drought, or satisfy water-intensive crops like corn or cotton. With the agricultural sector consuming 70% of available water resources, the.
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Plant-Based Meat, the Disappointment
25 August 2023Beyond Meat is among the pioneers of plant-based steak. The value of its stock has experienced a significant decline in recent months, with a drop of over 14% on August.
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Facilitating Precision Agriculture Practice
24 August 2023Alfiya Kayumova and Evgeny Savin co-founded Green Growth in 2021, a platform that facilitates the integration of software with agricultural machinery and production activities. In 2022, the startup raised $300,000.
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The Practice of Commons in Tunisia
23 August 2023Climate change jeopardizes water reserves. The shared and equitable management of this resource ensures food production in the poorest areas. Houssine, a Tunisian producer of dates, pomegranates, and vegetables, is.
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Mexican Agriculture Decimates Bees
22 August 2023Mexican beekeepers are witnessing a high death rate in their beehives, which they attribute to the country’s agro-industrial activities. Around a hundred beekeepers gathered within a collective apiary located in.
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