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Will the “vaccination” of plants mean the end of pesticides?

Induced resistance, a kind of “vaccination” of plants, is a promising approach that allows them to protect against pests without the use of pesticides. It consists of activating the natural.

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NOTHING SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO STOP DEFORESTATION

Three years ago – in 2021 at the United Nations climate summit, Cop26 – 140 countries committed to ending deforestation by 2030. However, the latter has increased in 2023. According.

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When AI reduces the use of herbicides

The 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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FOOD POLYCRISIS: AN APOCALYPTIC VISION OF AGRICULTURE

The 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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OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033

The 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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AFRICA MOBILIZES AGAINST SOIL DEGRADATION

Soil 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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Plant Fluorescence Measurement by Genetic Transformation

Understanding 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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Dangerous Scarcity of Arable Land

Land 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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A Third of Global Food Production is Wasted

Food 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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New Strategies for Methane Emission Reduction and Monitoring

Methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide, is now responsible for a significant part of the global temperature surge. While it receives less media attention than CO2, urgent.

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