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Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impactScience

Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impact

Human urine could offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, according to new research by scientists from the University of Birmingham and L’Institut Agro Montpellier.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
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CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiencyScience

CABBI team develops bioenergy crops with improved water efficiency

Drought stress has been a major challenge for crop production globally, a problem exacerbated by climate change. For over a century, researchers have aimed to…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 5, 2024 Full article
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Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamicsNews

Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamics

Emerging economies are set to remain the key drivers of global agricultural market growth over the next decade, according to the newly released OECD-FAO Agricultural…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJuly 2, 2024 Full article
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Choose where to plant energy crops wisely to minimise loss of biodiversity, says new studyScience

Choose where to plant energy crops wisely to minimise loss of biodiversity, says new study

By University of Surrey In the fight to protect biodiversity and limit climate change, the world will reap what it sows, say researchers from the…
SourceSourceJuly 1, 2024 Full article
Global sugar crisis hits desserts: Highest prices since 2011 linked to climate changeClimateNews

Global sugar crisis hits desserts: Highest prices since 2011 linked to climate change

The sweet indulgence of desserts is under threat as the global cost of sugar skyrockets to its highest level since 2011. This surge is a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 9, 2024 Full article