It is common today, in all the discourses on degrowth or on sobriety, to blame agriculture, without fully understanding what this means and what the consequences could be for society
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In addition to a large carbon footprint, some agricultural products — such as beef and dairy — also have an equally significant effect in terms of biodiversity, according to a
An international team of researchers, including from the University of Nottingham, UK, uncovered a key gene in plants that helps them use energy more efficiently and capture more water and
Agricultural innovation vital for climate-threatened food security and sustainability
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EU climate scientists recently published a damning annual assessment of Europe’s meteorological predicament, concluding that 2022 was the continent’s second-hottest year on record. Globally, the report further establishes that the
Increasing fertiliser and energy costs may put 100 million people at risk of malnutrition, according to a study published in the Journal Nature Food. The war in Ukraine blocked millions
After a year dominated by the war in Ukraine and backsliding on green commitments, the Egypt-hosted COP27 summit is the year’s last chance to bring climate change back to the
A study finds worrying levels of mental health problems among farmers and agricultural workers, according to a team of researchers from the University of Exeter, UK. The survey shows that
A very dry summer alongside a low supply of fertilizer and energy spikes have created the perfect storm for the European agricultural sector, with staple crops like sunflower and grain
The agricultural sector is facing enormous pressure. The aim of feeding the world population while reducing environmental impact and protecting natural reserves is not easy to achieve. Innovative technologies are
A team from the Tel Aviv University and the Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research Institute in Haifa have developed a new way to promote the growth of “enriched seaweed” with