Tritordeum, an emerging cereal:
21 April 2025High in protein, fiber and lutein and low in immunogenic gliadins from gluten, tritordeum – a climate-resistant cross of wild barley and durum wheat – offers a range of benefits.
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The Kampala Agenda aims to revolutionise African agriculture
10 February 2025Meeting in an Extraordinary General Assembly from 9 to 11 January in Kampala, the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) adopted an agenda entitled "Agenda for.
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Seed Banks Safeguard Biodiversity
15 January 2024Plant diversity holds the promise of the future, with experts emphasizing its significance for the survival of various species, including our own. One-fifth of the world's flora is under threat,.
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China Secures Its Water Supply
12 January 2024China's water needs are on a national scale, and to sustain its growth, it must secure its water supply, sometimes at the expense of neighboring countries. Large-scale water infrastructure projects.
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An electronic soil for hydroponics
10 January 2024Feeding more people by optimizing farming practices is the goal of researchers at Linköping University in Sweden. Their work has led to the development of an electronic soil for hydroponic.
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African Agriculture is Dramatically Underinsured
8 January 2024Farms of less than 2 hectares are predominant across the African continent. These are particularly vulnerable to climatic events and other crop damages. They could consider index insurance as an.
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African Swine Fever: Establishment of an Expert Group
28 December 2023The Ministers of Agriculture from France and Italy have announced the creation of a joint expertise hub to combat the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) epidemic. This dedicated hub.
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Limiting the Impact of Natural Disasters on Agriculture
18 December 2023In a recent publication, the FAO highlighted the impact of disasters on the agricultural world and the need to organize a more sustainable and resilient global ecosystem. Experts predict a.
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Preservation of Coastal Areas in French Overseas Territories
8 December 2023Virginie Duvat, a researcher at the Coastal Environment and Societies (LIENSs), coordinates the ADAPTOM project, an inventory of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) focused on preserving coastal areas in the French overseas.
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Food Fraud, a Financial and Health Scourge
7 December 2023Larry Olmsted has published several best-sellers, including "Real Food, Fake Food," a book in which the journalist exposes fraud in the agri-food industry. This fraud is said to affect all.
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A balanced global wheat supply thanks to stocks
6 December 2023The current global wheat campaign is expected to experience a slight decrease, reaching around 782 million tonnes according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the.
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Morphing in the Service of Reforestation
5 December 2023Within the University of Berkeley in California, researchers from the Morphing Matter Lab have developed the Erodium Copy robot, whose composition, structure, and material mimic the reproductive mechanisms of plant.
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Men Have Their Share of Responsibility in the El Niño Phenomenon
15 November 2023The natural climate phenomenon El Niño corresponds to a warming of Pacific temperatures, particularly along the Peruvian and Ecuadorian coasts, marking the end of the fishing season. Scientists have recently.
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Agricultural Threat to Wild Areas
2 November 2023Some agricultural regions are turning into deserts, while others, still arid, could become fertile with rising temperatures. This is the case in the Canadian Far North, according to an article.
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The Stakes of the Upcoming COP 28 Meeting
30 October 2023The Conference of the Parties, or the Conference of the Signatory States, is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Its annual sessions.
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Earthworms are Essential to Soil Health
26 October 2023Researchers have determined that earthworms contribute approximately 6.5% to cereal production (corn, wheat, barley) and about 2.3% to legume production. Their study, published in the journal "Nature Communications," emphasizes the.
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Climate Change Affects Soils More Abruptly Than the Atmosphere
25 October 2023When experts discuss climate change, we often think about rising air or ocean temperatures, but scientists have noted that soil temperatures are also on the rise. In fact, soil warming.
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Epizootic Outbreak in France
24 October 2023Cases of hemorrhagic disease have tripled in recent weeks across French territory. The culprit? A virus transmitted by midges, which particularly affects cattle and deer. On October 6th, the French.
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Eating Less Meat to Ease the Planet's Burden
19 October 2023Americans, heavy meat consumers, support industrial and intensive livestock farming practices that are often at odds with animal welfare and environmental sustainability. They consume an average of nearly 250 grams.
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Aerial Pesticide Spraying in Question in Brazil
17 October 2023Since 2019, aerial pesticide spraying has been prohibited in the state of Ceara, in the northeast of the country. Critics of this practice would like to see a nationwide extension.
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The coexistence of varieties enhances plant resilience
13 October 2023French scientific institutes collaborated with Yunnan Agricultural University in China to assess the impact of planting different crop varieties together on the immunity of the crops. It turns out that.
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Plants: Role of Jasmonates in Saline Stress
12 October 2023Scientists from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) collaborated with their counterparts from the Institute for Research and Development (IRD) in Montpellier to understand the role of jasmonate hormones (JA).
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Seed Weight and Protein Content
11 October 2023Recent research conducted by a team from the French Institute for Horticultural Research and Seeds (IRHS) has revealed a connection between seed weight and their protein content. Seed quality is.
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A conference on sustainable livestock farming by FAO
10 October 2023Because livestock farming represents a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, FAO recently brought together various stakeholders (farmers, indigenous communities, scientists, etc.) to explore avenues for transforming the sector. The.
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Rice, Becoming More Expensive and Scarce
6 October 2023Several rice-producing countries have decided to intervene in the conditions of rice exports and pricing. Last July, India decided to halt basmati rice exports, thereby increasing its price and reducing.
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Kenya Suffers from Famine Due to Climate Change
2 October 2023Famine is an ongoing threat in Africa, severely impacting populations due to multiple factors. They face numerous challenges to their food security, ranging from extreme events like droughts or floods.
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Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Thrive
29 September 2023Despite rising olive oil prices due to decreased production, Tunisia has seen a surge in its exports, up by 54% in the last season compared to the previous one. The.
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Earthquakes Alter the Hydrological Landscape
27 September 2023During earthquakes like the one that struck Morocco on September 8th, the terrain undergoes changes due to the Earth's movements. Among these alterations, inhabitants observe that new water sources emerge.
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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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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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The World Deprived of Indian Rice
17 August 2023Last July, the Indian government banned rice exports to meet its domestic demand in terms of both volume and price. This initiative has a significant impact as Indian exports account.
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Africa's Dependence on Russo-Ukrainian Cereals
16 August 2023Already affected by the rise in cereal prices, Africa is also impacted by the non-renewal of the cereal trade agreement allowing the export of Ukrainian wheat via the Black Sea..
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An Actuarial Model that Factors in Agricultural Land Quality
15 August 2023The organization Land Core is launching soil health promotion programs to transform soil quality into a valuable asset within the farming community. Its aim is to encourage insurers to reward.
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No Food Security Without New Consumption Patterns
14 August 2023Climate change, consumption patterns, new food sources, urban agriculture, and biotechnologies are all elements to consider in future strategies for restructuring food systems. The goal of countries is to meet.
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Heatwave Affects Vineyards and Olive Trees in Greece
9 August 2023The tourist island of Kos in Greece is experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves that are altering the island's economic capacity. The cultivation of olive trees is directly impacted by.
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Soybean Prevails over Cotton in Togo
4 August 2023Faced with uncertainties surrounding the cotton sector, many producers are turning to soybean cultivation. Cotton production has declined by 66% over the past five years, despite the revitalization efforts by.
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Yields Put to the Test by the Climate
1 August 2023Heavy rains, heatwaves, droughts... climate events are endangering agricultural yields, according to Philippe Lehrmann, an agronomy expert. He explains that even occasional phenomena can alter the development of plants with.
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African Youth Summit on Biodiversity
28 July 2023The second edition of the African Youth Summit on Biodiversity (AYSB2023) will be held at the Dawliz Hotel in Rabat from September 19 to 21, 2023.The event is supported by.
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Decrease in the price of staple commodities
18 July 2023The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has published its Economic Outlook Note concerning the countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). This West African organization,.
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Plan for demining agricultural lands in Ukraine
12 July 2023The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) will collaborate on demining agricultural lands in Ukraine. They will leverage the expertise of.
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The boreal forest is subject to the whims of the climate's rhythm
6 July 2023The interaction between climate, leaf greening levels, and wildfires impacts the future of the boreal forest and Canadian tundra. Wildfires play a crucial role in forest regeneration by stimulating the.
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After Singapore, lab-grown meat sets its sights on the United States
4 July 2023In late 2020, Singapore authorized the use of lab-grown chicken meat for the production of nuggets. Now, the United States is following suit by allowing the commercialization of this product,.
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Adapting urban agriculture
26 June 2023Beyond the inherent planning involved in any project, urban agriculture must successfully reconcile the coexistence of two spaces that are typically distant, both geographically and socially. While the city benefits.
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The Question of African Green Hydrogen
13 May 2023Leaders, researchers, experts, and representatives of civil society gathered in early May in Aix-en-Provence to discuss the future of green hydrogen on a continent in the midst of industrialization and.
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Food production systems in West African towns and cities
27 April 2020There is no better place to get a sense of the bustling life of West African towns and cities than their major food markets. Nobody who has shopped in one.
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Will Agri est un blog consacré à l’agriculture, plus précisément, comme on a coutume de dire aujourd’hui, à l’agriculture écologiquement intensive et inclusive.
Will Agri is a blog dedicated to agriculture, specifically focusing on what is now commonly referred to as ecologically intensive and inclusive agriculture.
