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The President of the European Commission has announced that during the first 100 days of her second term (which will start on 1 November), she will present her ... Lire la suite...

Canada is distinguished by an impressive diversity of heat-resistant crops. The grasslands and vast fertile areas are particularly suitable for the production o... Lire la suite...

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In Spain, agricultural reforestation and agroforestry are major responses to ecosystem regeneration and desertification. This initiative follows the desertifica... Lire la suite...

Whether cattle, goats or pig farming, animal antibiotics are generally used in feed to accelerate the growth of livestock. Penicillin, beta-lactam, amoxicillin ... Lire la suite...

Europe is stepping up its efforts to strengthen the climate resilience of its agriculture by launching an ambitious new project. This project, funded by the Eur... Lire la suite...

India, with a thriving agricultural sector, faces the constant challenge of increasing agricultural productivity while minimizing the environmental impact of in... Lire la suite...

Brazil, a country located in the Amazon, has a very large forest cover. Indeed, it includes most of the Amazon rainforest, with a surface area of 60%. However, ... Lire la suite...

Smart agriculture is now developing to better adapt to the changing demand for the sector, but also to climate change. The United States of America, which has ... Lire la suite...

Organic farming is a set of techniques whose aim is to respect the development cycles of agricultural systems and the biological activities of the soil. France... Lire la suite...

Greenpeace criticises the massive use of pesticides in Europe, citing several problems related to their effects on the environment and public health... Lire la suite...

According to a study published in Science Day, intensive agriculture continues to expand globally, but this expansion is accompanied by increased risks to publi... Lire la suite...

A recent study conducted in the United States found that wastewater can be used effectively as a growing medium for hydroponic farming . This discovery could tr... Lire la suite...

A promising initiative has emerged in Africa with the aim of making aquaculture more sustainable and productive through the use of insect proteins in aquacultur... Lire la suite...

According to a study published in Science Day , intensive agriculture is growing around the world. However, these practices can increase the risk of new epidemi... Lire la suite...

The Brasil AgrochemShow 2024, one of the largest agrochemical industry exhibitions in South America, recently took place in São Paulo. This event, which is now ... Lire la suite...

The use of drones in agriculture has grown rapidly in recent years, in response to farmers' needs to increase their productivity and yields. According to estim... Lire la suite...

Abundant grain harvests around the world are driving prices down. According to the US Department of Agriculture, wheat harvests for the 2024-2025 campaign are e... Lire la suite...

In 2023/2024, Egyptian sweet potato shipments to the European Union increased by 45% to reach 109,000 tonnes. According to data provided by the specialist site ... Lire la suite...

The cow population, vital for economies and food security in Africa, is dwindling. The reduction of grazing lands and water sources, coupled with a three-year d... Lire la suite...

Aquaculture is highly valued along the western and northern coasts of Norway. This Scandinavian country, with a population of around 5 million, employs over 9,0... Lire la suite...

This year, several new technologies are contributing to the automation of agriculture, transforming it into a smarter and more sustainable sector. These technol... Lire la suite...

On June 20-21, Vienna hosted the 8th Austrian World Summit 2024, focusing on current agricultural challenges and global crises. Under the theme "Be Usef... Lire la suite...

Agritech Hub mobilizes significant material and technological resources to observe the earth, map and manage soils, predict responses to natural disasters, and ... Lire la suite...

Global grain stocks are crucial for regulating food security, stabilizing global prices, and planning agricultural policies. According to the International Grai... Lire la suite...

At the start of the third quarter of 2024, the FAO and WFP (World Food Programme) warned UN agencies about an imminent food crisis, particularly in South Sudan,... Lire la suite...

The use of drones is helping farmers worldwide improve their agricultural practices. How is this innovation revolutionizing the work of farmers? This aerial te... Lire la suite...

This year has been turbulent. The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine are weighing on the future. Low-income countries are particularly af... Lire la suite...

Recently, ECOFIN Agency reported that, according to the International Rice Statistics Observatory (OSIRIZ), rice imports in Africa fell by over 11% in 2023 comp... Lire la suite...

To ensure food security for developing and emerging countries, experts are considering practical and innovative solutions. An international team of researchers,... Lire la suite...

European dairy farmers are now facing major challenges depending on their geographical location. Consequently, this influences their perspective on resilience. ... Lire la suite...

Scientists from the German research institutions TUM (Technical University of Munich) and PIK (Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research) have developed an ... Lire la suite...

Ghana is one of the leading countries in agricultural digitalization with solutions like M-PESA. These technologies enhance financial inclusion and access to fi... Lire la suite...

The Food Price Index represents an accurate assessment of the monthly variation in international prices of a basket of basic food commodities. These consumer go... Lire la suite...

In Ivory Coast, mechanization and waste transformation projects are booming. The transformation of food waste and its reuse as organic fertilizer is particularl... Lire la suite...

A report from the FAO and the International Telecommunication Union highlights the obstacles and possibilities of digital transformation in Sub-Saharan African ... Lire la suite...

A report from the Malabo Montpellier Panel (or Mamo Panel) examines how agricultural mechanization can increase productivity and make rural employment more appe... Lire la suite...

The International Fund for Agricultural Development ( IFAD ), operating at, invests in rural populations and finances income-generating activities. In its annua... Lire la suite...

The Togolese government has earmarked 13 billion CFA francs to ensure food security in Togo and enhance the country's resilience by 2030. These funds, represent... Lire la suite...

Qatar 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 o... Lire la suite...

In 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 o... Lire la suite...

Rhino populations are particularly affected by the scourge of climate change. Mostly living in southern Africa, white and black rhinos are animals already suffe... Lire la suite...

Moroccan forest ecosystems are scarce. The majority of the kingdom's forests are located on the northern slopes of the Middle Atlas mountains (Khenifra, Midelt,... Lire la suite...

Recently, the Moroccan government authorized the exploitation of cannabis, with the country being one of the largest producers globally. Does the legalization o... Lire la suite...

Did you know that the potato has its own dedicated day each year? Celebrated on May 30, 2024, International Day of Potato (source: FAO) represents an annual opp... Lire la suite...

Last month, the German federal government began ratifying four trade agreements between the European Union and African countries. The agreements had already bee... Lire la suite...

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) is a research center dedicated to the global management of water resources. The center is soon to launch the... Lire la suite...

This year, GITEX 2024 took place in Marrakech, Morocco, from May 29 to 31. This highly anticipated event, organized by Kaoun International for the first time in... Lire la suite...

In 2024, it is evident that rich countries are the biggest polluters on the planet. Poor countries, on the other hand, bear the brunt of this phenomenon, leadin... Lire la suite...

The woodlouse is an isopod animal belonging to the family Oniscidea. It is a terrestrial crustacean - the only one of its kind - with an average lifespan of 3 y... Lire la suite...

Several Chinese companies participated in GITEX, held from May 29 to 31 in Marrakech, including highly advanced technology, innovation, and AI startups. In 2024... Lire la suite...

The FIARA, International Agriculture and Animal Resources Fair, held in Dakar, is an annual event popular with local and regional farmers. It is an ideal opport... Lire la suite...

Founded in Abidjan in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) aims to finance the economic development of African states. Climate-smart agriculture consists o... Lire la suite...

In Senegal, agriculture represents 17% of the national GDP. The main productions include peanuts, corn, rice, and millet, a grass plant cultivated as a secondar... Lire la suite...

Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, is an Indian Ocean port city whose Portuguese colonial architecture is still preserved today. Made in 2003 under the auspices... Lire la suite...

The digitalization of agriculture in Africa is advancing rapidly and promises to increase productivity and reduce rural poverty. Mobile apps dedicated to crop m... Lire la suite...

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) have recently announced an ambitious partnership aimed at mobilizing $... Lire la suite...

Agriculture represents a crucial pillar of the economy and employment in Malawi, a landlocked country in Southern Africa. The sector contributes 42% to the coun... Lire la suite...

From April 18 to 20, 2024, the 33rd FAO (Food & Agriculture Organization) Regional Conference for Africa was held in Rabat, Morocco, under the theme " Trans... Lire la suite...

Strengthening agricultural value chains in Africa is necessary to boost the rural economy. Indeed, by improving infrastructure, especially transportation and st... Lire la suite...

A severe drought, intensified by El Niño, is wreaking havoc across southern Africa, particularly impacting Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. These nations have exper... Lire la suite...

The management of natural resources in agricultural areas in Africa is crucial for ensuring long-term sustainability and food security on the continent. Faced w... Lire la suite...

Agriculture plays a vital role in the economies of many African countries not only as a source of food but also as a driver of development and economic growth. ... Lire la suite...

Animal proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They play a crucial role in growth, tissue repair, immune system function, and energy production. Th... Lire la suite...

The water crisis in North Africa poses a major challenge to the region, threatening its food security and economic stability. Several measures are necessary to ... Lire la suite...

Agritourism is a type of tourism where visitors explore farms, engage in agricultural activities, and procure local products directly from farmers. This allows ... Lire la suite...

In West Africa, sustainable agricultural development initiatives aim to strengthen the resilience of rural communities by providing training in environmentally ... Lire la suite...

The transition to organic agriculture in Africa offers market opportunities and environmental sustainability but faces challenges such as high initial costs, ce... Lire la suite...

To optimize crop management in Africa, precision agriculture is a technique that uses innovative technologies such as sensors, GPS, and geographic information s... Lire la suite...

Facing the growing threat of desertification, farmers in the arid regions of Africa are adopting innovations such as agroforestry, water conservation, and soil ... Lire la suite...

The African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism has received a $7.3 million funding from Canada to enhance agricultural productivity in Africa, focusing on fertilize... Lire la suite...

The mutation of the avian influenza virus into a form transmissible to humans is causing growing concern within the World Health Organization (WHO). This develo... Lire la suite...

Camelina, an oilseed plant, is being considered as a biofuel for air transportation by the Avril group. The group must obtain authorization from Brussels to dev... Lire la suite...

In Central and West Africa, approximately 55 million people could face hunger during the lean season extending from June to August. This was revealed by the foo... Lire la suite...

In 2023, African animal feed production reached 51.42 million tons, according to the latest "Agri-Food Outlook" report by the American company Alltech. This lev... Lire la suite...

The propensity of snakes to adapt quickly to changing environments makes them, for some observers, the perfect food source for a climatically unstable world. Sn... Lire la suite...

Agricultural entrepreneurs are using cutting-edge technologies to improve the cultivation of forage maize, combining precision seeding, dose modulation, and agr... Lire la suite...

Europe stands at a crossroads, faced with the challenges posed by climate change and geopolitical crises, in securing its food future while promoting sustainabi... Lire la suite...

A recent study published in the journal Nature Scientific Reports details the use of satellite data and machine learning to map land use diversity following def... Lire la suite...

The RTRP-Seed project (Right Tree, Right Place: Seed Project) aims to harness the quality of native tree seeds in Africa to restore degraded landscapes, preserv... Lire la suite...

Morocco is the third African exporter of avocados after Kenya and South Africa. Sales on the international market are on an upward slope despite climatic hazard... Lire la suite...

For the 2024/2025 season, the global cereal harvest is expected to reach 2.33 billion tons. This is according to the latest outlook from the International Grain... Lire la suite...

Ultra-processed foods can affect not only our bodies but also our brains, potentially leading to changes in our learning, memory, and emotions, and can act as a... Lire la suite...

Researchers from the University of Zurich are soon to succeed in inducing asexual reproduction in cultivated plants (apomixis), allowing for the activation of p... Lire la suite...

In response to multiple threats to global food security, including disruptions caused by El Niño and La Niña, conflicts in Ukraine and Russia, and export restri... Lire la suite...

The demand for insect protein is poised to skyrocket by the end of the decade, driven largely by pet owners and farmers turning to bug-based feeds for their ani... Lire la suite...

John Deere is unveiling technological advancements focused on 2025, including breakthroughs such as an autonomous combine harvester, a high-powered tractor, and... Lire la suite...

Ukraine is considering a new export route via the Danube to bypass problems on the border with Poland and increase its exports following the conflict. Key poin... Lire la suite...

A Seattle startup is offering an innovative method for capturing CO2 using sunlight and seawater to reduce the energy footprint, with potential applications in ... Lire la suite...

The number of farms in the United States is declining due to aging producers and increasing costs, with a 6.9% decrease to reach 1.9 million in 2022, according ... Lire la suite...

Across the world, food producers are increasingly frustrated with hits to their livelihoods from higher costs and red tape. In protests from Paris to Delhi, the... Lire la suite...

At the junction of Egypt, Libya, Chad, and Sudan, the desert hides beneath its surface a vast water reserve. This reserve is located at varying depths, sometime... Lire la suite...

John Diener is the founder of Vertical Oceans, a shrimp farming company based in Singapore. The harmful effects of farming on natural spaces have led farmers t... Lire la suite...

In its latest publication, the Montaigne Institute highlights the importance of investing in the agricultural sector in West Africa to bring stability and food ... Lire la suite...

The Franco-Moroccan group Azura, a key player in tomato production, operates around fifty production sites, particularly in Agadir and Dakhla. To meet its envir... Lire la suite...

Despite the rise in food costs and the decline in purchasing power, the avocado market continues to experience higher demand than supply. Kenya, South Africa, I... Lire la suite...

In Tigray, a region ravaged by a civil war that has claimed nearly half a million lives, the "survivors" are confronting persistent malnutrition. The phenomenon... Lire la suite...

Since late 2023, the Ghanaian government can issue licenses for the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, import, and export of this plant for therapeuti... Lire la suite...