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In 2007, the Great Green Wall aimed to restore 100 million hectares across Africa's Sahel. 19 years later, Ethiopia, Senegal and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of landGreat Green Wall land restoration Africa: The Great Green Wall initiative in Africa is making significant strides in rehabilitating degrade...- World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...
- Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAOGlobal sugar prices rose sharply in August, driven by adverse weather and El Nino impacts. Lower production in Europe and Asia contributed ...
- In 2023, researchers oxidized orange-peel waste for 1 hour and recovered 55% of its sugars; engineered E. coli produced up to 393 mg of PHBResearchers have developed a method to convert orange peel waste into plastic. This process extracts sugar from peels, which then feeds bac...
- Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
- In 2024, a Nature Sustainability study tested radiative cooling film on crops; field trials lowered air temperatures by up to 4.6°C and increased biomass by up to 370%Innovative films designed for dryland crops are making a remarkable impact by minimizing heat and water loss. These films effectively permi...
- Why bees are disappearing from some ecosystems - And what their decline could mean for food, plants and human lifeThe dramatic decline in bee populations is attributed to the loss of natural habitats and intensive farming methods. Pesticides and climate...
- Google’s India-first AI models for agriculture are finding applications beyond IndiaGoogle's agricultural AI models, developed in India, have expanded their reach to eleven countries, facilitating advancements in farming an...
- Six Months of Conflict: How the Iran war has reshaped global marketsAs global financial markets navigate the aftermath of recent conflicts, the mixed responses are evident. Energy prices have surged sharply,...
- Insurer denied claim against workplace accident during lunch break; employee escalated the issue in Delhi HC and won ₹7.86 lakh compensation with 12% interestEmployee denied compensation as he lost his left leg due to accident at workplace during lunch-break; Delhi HC orders insurance company to ...
- Decades of farm gains, inventories strengthen food system against 'super' El NinoNear-record food inventories, improved farming technology and stronger exporters such as Brazil and Russia are expected to cushion the glob...
- World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO saysA 3.4% month-on-month rise in the FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...
- World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...
- School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence law...
- World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...
- El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
- 'Shawshank Redemption' actor's bee hives: Why the Oscar-winning star turned his 124-acre ranch into a sanctuary, imported 26 colonies and never harvests honeyShawshank Redemption actor beehive: Hollywood star Morgan Freeman has transformed his ranch into a bee sanctuary and created this safe habi...
- Food prices ease in June as focus shifts from war to cropsWhile this eased immediate fears, attention is now shifting to potential challenges like lower acreage, weaker yields, and adverse weather ...
- 'Musk will credit SpaceX stock to Trump A/cs'President Donald Trump is optimistic that Elon Musk will be donating SpaceX shares to his innovative savings accounts program, joining othe...
- World food prices ease for second month in June, UN's FAO saysIn June, global food prices experienced a slight reduction, as reported by the FAO of the UN. The decline was mainly fueled by decreasing p...
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