Norwegian mining company Norge Mining has announced that it has discovered a colossal deposit of phosphate rock in southwestern Norway. The scale of this deposi... Lire la suite...
U.S. farmers are facing a recession marked by declining incomes due to falling crop prices and rising costs. A multibillion-dollar bailout is underway to suppor... Lire la suite...
With 90% rain-fed agriculture, the Sahel countries are particularly exposed to the damage of drought. To improve their food sovereignty, these countries are acc... Lire la suite...
Sub-Saharan Africa's rice imports could reach a record high in the 2024-2025 season. According to the monthly report of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA),... Lire la suite...
A worrying new report reveals that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will further marginalize smallholder farmers, who produce more than 80% of t... Lire la suite...
Temperature variations due to climate change accelerate changes in biodiversity, making ecosystems more vulnerable. An international study, published in Nature ... Lire la suite...
Trade wars and tariff threats disrupt businesses and increase price volatility. China recently bought a large amount of Brazilian soybeans due to the trade war ... Lire la suite...
With 35 times fewer phosphate reserves than Morocco, Saudi Arabia aims to play a growing role in the global fertilizer industry, Since the price and supply shoc... Lire la suite...
A bold plan from Brazil aims to link the preservation of tropical forests to the performance of global financial markets. The country plans to launch at the COP... Lire la suite...
The tariffs on agricultural products are justified by Trump by the extent of the
The United States' agricultural trade deficit. Coffee and chocolate producers,... Lire la suite...
Grafting can increase cocoa yields while avoiding the expansion of agricultural production areas into tropical forests. This technique consists of grafting prod... Lire la suite...
Nine African countries have been working on improving access to financial services for small-scale agricultural and processing businesses through German coopera... Lire la suite...
In an interview with Le Figaro on March 21, Congolese entrepreneur and farmer George Arthur Forrest said that Africa, with its fertile land, abundant labor for... Lire la suite...
Food production in sub-Saharan Africa has increased six-fold since 1961, but this increase is due to a massive increase in inputs and inputs (fertilizers, land,... Lire la suite...
School meal programs feeding 418 million children have created about 4 million direct jobs worldwide. They also require massive amounts of food, promoting susta... Lire la suite...
Florida farmers are warning the U.S. government of the consequences of Donald Trump's planned mass deportations, pointing out that the deportation of undocument... Lire la suite...
Scientists are working to make rice more resilient to the impacts of climate change, including heat and drought. An international collaboration involving resear... Lire la suite...
Europe is seeking to replace imported Russian chemical fertilisers with by-products from local manure to reduce Moscow's revenues, promote a circular economy, r... Lire la suite...
North Africa is one of the regions in the world that will offer the most investment opportunities in commercial greenhouses in 2025. This is what a survey publi... Lire la suite...
North Africa remains the main importing region for Russian agri-food products, but more and more sub-Saharan African countries are increasing their supplies to ... Lire la suite...
A study published in The Lancet warns of the continued rise of obesity and overweight worldwide. If no action is taken, about 60% of adults and a third of child... Lire la suite...
About 300 groups representing the food and agriculture sectors have urged the Trump administration, via a letter to officials like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secret... Lire la suite...
The African continent is the region in the world with the highest growth in areas devoted to organic farming, with 24.4% more in 2023 compared to a global avera... Lire la suite...
The world sugar market could record a deficit of 4.8 million tonnes in 2024/2025, compared to a surplus of 1.3 million tonnes in the previous season. This was a... Lire la suite...
European food exporters are bracing for a potential impact of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, which are aimed at favouring US agricultural producers. European ... Lire la suite...
North Africa is one of the regions in the world that will offer the most investment opportunities in commercial greenhouses in 2025. This is what the results of... Lire la suite...
The global cocoa market, marked by three years of deficit, could experience a surplus of 142,000 tons in the 2024/2025 season, according to the International Co... Lire la suite...
China enters the National People's Congress meeting with an economy that is showing signs of recovery, thanks in part to advances in artificial intelligence and... Lire la suite...
Regenerative forestry, including Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF), can sequester 20% more carbon than clear-cut forestry over a 20-year period, generating potent... Lire la suite...
Diversity in local and regional food production is positively associated with household dietary diversity in rural Africa. On average, farms produce 5.5 differe... Lire la suite...
Climate Central, an independent research group on climate change, published a report in April on the effects of climate change on cocoa cultivation in West Afr... Lire la suite...
Soil fertility in West Africa is a crucial issue for agricultural productivity and food security in the region. Challenges related to soil fertility management ... Lire la suite...
Europe is seeking to better protect its farmers from foreign competition to ensure food security in the face of geopolitical tensions and extreme weather events... Lire la suite...
The World Economic Forum has just published the Global Risks 2025 which warns of the risks that threaten the planet in the long term, such as extreme weather ev... Lire la suite...
The International Agricultural Show takes place in Paris from February 22 to March 2, 2025, with agricultural pride as its central theme. This event will bring ... Lire la suite...
Africa is struggling to reduce its costly dependence on rice imports. A group of West African countries has drawn up a $20 billion plan to improve rice producti... Lire la suite...
High egg prices in the U.S. due to shortages are driving demand for vegan substitutes like Just Egg, made from mung beans and canola oil. Companies are increasi... Lire la suite...
The European Commission is proposing to impose high tariffs on nitrogen fertilisers and some agricultural products from Russia and Belarus to reduce EU dependen... Lire la suite...
The Trump administration has announced tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. These tariff... Lire la suite...
The U.S. will continue to buy agricultural products to supply some of the poorest countries receiving U.S. aid, the Department of Agriculture announced. Purchas... Lire la suite...
Although overfishing depletes fish stocks in Africa's coastal fisheries, aquaculture has the potential to meet future demand if governments mobilize more invest... Lire la suite...
Global trade in agricultural products is dominated by large multinationals that have financial resources and logistics, storage, transport and processing infras... Lire la suite...
Greenhouse gas emissions associated with agri-food systems in Africa increased by 40% to 2.9 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2eq) between 2000 and 2022. This is... Lire la suite...
Sustainable food products, such as sweet kelp beer and bread made from regenerative wheat, are being highlighted as part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Big... Lire la suite...
China is strengthening its ties with Brazil, a major agricultural player, through Cofco International Ltd—one of Asia’s largest agribusiness companies—which wil... Lire la suite...
On January 29, 2025, the European Commission proposed imposing prohibitive tariffs on certain Russian and Belarusian nitrogen fertilizers. This initiative aims ... Lire la suite...
The insect farming sector is facing significant financial challenges, with Ÿnsect and Agronutris, two French pioneers, exploring options to overcome their econo... Lire la suite...
A group of over 150 Nobel Prize laureates and World Food Prize recipients recently issued an urgent call for the development of revolutionary technologies to co... Lire la suite...
The Dutch judiciary has ordered the government to strengthen its efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution, threatening a €10 million fine following a legal complain... Lire la suite...
Brooke Rollins, chosen by Donald Trump for the position of Secretary of Agriculture, has pledged to support all energy sources, including biofuels, despite her ... Lire la suite...
Extreme weather, such as megadroughts, are worsening around the world due to climate change. These droughts, which last for several years, disrupt ecosystems, c... Lire la suite...
The election of Donald Trump and his promises of mass deportation of illegal migrants are raising concerns among American farmers, who depend on migrant labor. ... Lire la suite...
China is the engine of global soybean demand. The country, which depends on the international market for more than 80% of its consumption needs, could experienc... Lire la suite...
The year 2024 has seen contrasting dynamics in the world of commodities. While some have performed exceptionally well, others have had another year of decline.
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The African Union held an extraordinary summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) from January 9 to 11, 2025, in Kampala, Uga... Lire la suite...
The severe food crisis in Sudan is exacerbated by armed conflict and extreme weather conditions. Millions of people are at risk of famine, with alarming forecas... Lire la suite...
In December, global food prices saw a significant decline, according to the United Nations report. In the same month, the FAO food price index fell by 1.9% comp... Lire la suite...
In general, La Niña tends to develop during colder, wetter winters in some areas, such as the northern United States. In other regions, such as Australia, it ca... Lire la suite...
Driverless agricultural machinery and robots represent a major breakthrough in modern agriculture. These technologies aim to improve the efficiency and sustaina... Lire la suite...
In Australia, the use of drones is revolutionizing agriculture by providing innovative technological solutions to overcome crop management challenges. A recent ... Lire la suite...
In China, a recent study highlights the effectiveness of biofertilizers based on indigenous microorganisms in improving soil health and agricultural yields. By ... Lire la suite...
In Kenya, agroforestry is proving to be a promising agricultural practice, according to recent research. By integrating trees into farming systems, farmers bene... Lire la suite...
In India, conservation agriculture is proving to be a promising response to the challenges posed by climate change and land degradation. Recent research has sho... Lire la suite...
In Brazil, agricultural expansion, fueled by global demand for products such as soybeans and beef, is endangering local ecosystems and exacerbating climate chan... Lire la suite...
Biodiversity is gradually under threat in the United Kingdom. This poses a real challenge to agriculture, as it deprives crops of valuable natural allies such a... Lire la suite...
In Germany, recent research has shown that smart agriculture, based on cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligenc... Lire la suite...
An American study, based on 50 years of data, reveals that agricultural diversification brings significant benefits, both economically and environmentally. By i... Lire la suite...
Recently, Swiss researchers have developed an ingenious model to better plan agricultural development while preserving the environment. This model analyses both... Lire la suite...
A recent study conducted by INRAE in France, in partnership with the University of Minnesota, highlights an untapped potential in French agriculture. Many agric... Lire la suite...
CRISPR gene-editing technology has been used by Chinese researchers to produce sweeter varieties of tomatoes by increasing glucose and fructose levels by 30 per... Lire la suite...
Indian farmers have resumed protests, demanding legal guarantees for minimum support prices (MSPs) for all crops and the full cancellation of loans. The protest... Lire la suite...
In the United States, innovation in agricultural robotics is providing promising solutions to the labour shortage in the sector. With fewer seasonal workers and... Lire la suite...
The El Niño climate phenomenon, characterized by an abnormal warming of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean, has significant repercussions on the climate of... Lire la suite...
The Amazon rainforest has seen record levels of deforestation, with 4656 km² ravaged in just one year to be exploited as soybean plantations and/or pastures. Br... Lire la suite...
In July 2024, the EU recorded an 8% increase in its agri-food trade surplus compared to the previous month, reaching 6.1 billion. This increase is due to the in... Lire la suite...
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was appointed Secretary of Health and Human Services, the U.S. packaged food industry was already in turmoil. It could introduce laws... Lire la suite...
A project, adopted by a very large majority of parliamentarians, provides, among other things, for a carbon tax on livestock farming and the transformation of 1... Lire la suite...
In the face of India's current climate change challenges, some farmers are turning to agroecological practices and crop diversification. In the state of Madhya ... Lire la suite...
In Kenya, agriculture is a key economic pillar, accounting for about 30% of GDP and employing the majority of the workforce. However, this intensive agricultura... Lire la suite...
In Italy, the agricultural sector is experiencing a profound revival, driven by the arrival of young farmers who are revitalizing national agriculture. This gen... Lire la suite...
In 2024, the Netherlands confirmed its position as the European leader in the field of plant-based proteins. Faced with environmental challenges and the growing... Lire la suite...
In recent years, China's agricultural sector has experienced major health crises that have had a strong impact on food production and the country's economic sta... Lire la suite...
The robotization of Japanese agriculture is increasingly popular, in this country that is often on the front line of the world in terms of technology. Faced wit... Lire la suite...
Organic agriculture is growing rapidly in Canada. Food markets and grocery stores are now offering more and more certified organic products, a sign of the growi... Lire la suite...
In 2024, Australia continues to feel the marked effects of climate change, including prolonged droughts, fires and intense storms. The south of the country, par... Lire la suite...
The smart agriculture sector is constantly evolving this year, with new technologies and trends emerging to improve farming practices. The smart agriculture mar... Lire la suite...
In Germany, changing consumer preferences continue to redefine the agricultural sector. The growing demand for organic, local, and sustainable products is influ... Lire la suite...
India is seeing a significant breakthrough in drip irrigation this year, encouraged by government initiatives and new agricultural technologies. Recently, the I... Lire la suite...
In 2024, the African coffee industry is experiencing a strong expansion, especially thanks to notable performances from some countries like Uganda, Kenya, Tanza... Lire la suite...
Urban agriculture is booming rapidly in large cities, offering effective local solutions to the environmental and societal challenges of metropolises. Today, mo... Lire la suite...
Global geopolitical conflicts affect commodity markets and also basic necessities (bread, pasta, salt, sugar, rice, flour, etc.). In this sense, Russia is exper... Lire la suite...
By 2030 in Africa, the demand for food is projected to increase by 50%, while 70% of Africa's arable land is affected by frequent drought. Hence the importance ... Lire la suite...
A recent FAO report from July 2024 indicates that aquaculture in Asia is growing significantly despite the many challenges it faces. Asia alone accounts for mor... Lire la suite...
In April 2023, an armed conflict broke out in Sudan, giving rise to a civil war: the 4th Sudanese Civil War. This "war of the generals" pits the Rapid Support F... Lire la suite...
A recent report reveals the enormous water stress that California has suffered over the past decade. Indeed, the World Resource Institute has warned of increasi... Lire la suite...
India has taken a significant step forward in the adoption of agricultural biotechnology with the approval of genetically modified (GM) mustard for limited cash... Lire la suite...
Latin America has an abundance of fertile arable land. It is well on its way to adopting sustainable farming methods. In 2023, the region opted for eco-friendl... Lire la suite...
Whether it's the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 or extreme weather events, the type of conflicts we are currently experiencing are exacerbating the global food crisis... Lire la suite...
This year, the global fertilizer market is witnessing several key trends influenced by geopolitical, social, climatic, and economic factors. The market is valu... Lire la suite...
During this year 2024, the AgTech sector in Africa has seen a growing interest, marked by an increase in investments. Indeed, $26.3 million was raised in Januar... Lire la suite...
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