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July 2024

Soil security

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_f42c0d0e

 Soil security

FAO/Seyllou Diallo

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas

In water-scarce dry areas, safeguarding soil resources is vital as it enhances agricultural productivity, water retention and nutrient availability. It also prevents desertification and sand storms and reduces GHG emissions as well as biodiversity loss. Improving soil security helps farmers to optimize resource use and mitigate impacts of climate change.

June 2024

The impact of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, also known as ghost gear, is gaining more attention as fishing...

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May 2024

In agriculture, understanding climate variability is crucial as it directly influences growing conditions for crops. Farmers rely on predictable weather...

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April 2024

Today, artificial intelligence and robots have become an integral part of most agricultural processes. Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are...

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March 2024

Wind farms are one of the pillars of renewable energy. Due to the fact that they use a clean power...

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February 2024

Sustainable production refers to creating goods or services while minimizing negative environmental, social, and economic impacts. It involves responsible resource...

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