When AI reduces the use of herbicides
30 September 2024The hopes of many governments and farmers rest on the progress of new technologies applied to agriculture. New tools – sensors, drones, satellites, robots, etc. – are powered by artificial.
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Australian Viticulture: Climate Challenges and Strategies for a Sustainable Future
23 September 2024With more than 65 wine regions and spread over an area of more than 146000 hectares, viticulture in Australia is a major sector for the country. Australia is among the.
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Abundant cereal harvests are causing prices to fall.
21 August 2024Abundant grain harvests around the world are driving prices down. According to the US Department of Agriculture, wheat harvests for the 2024-2025 campaign are expected to amount to 798 million.
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Agronomy
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FOOD POLYCRISIS: AN APOCALYPTIC VISION OF AGRICULTURE
19 August 2024The term “food polycrisis,” introduced by American economist Chris Barrett, is spreading and sparking debate in global agricultural circles. It challenges the optimism surrounding global food security, often based on.
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Agro-economics
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The Nine Most Innovative AgTech Companies in 2024
5 August 2024Innovation in agriculture today is inspired by two not always easily reconcilable goals: increasing productivity and reducing the environmental impact of agricultural activities. There are thousands of AgTech startups. Each.
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Agro-economics
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OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033
22 July 2024The OECD and FAO published their twentieth report, **OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033**, this July. This study provides a perspective on the evolution of agricultural markets for the next ten years,.
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Agronomy
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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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