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Agrochemicals
World Soils Potassium-deficient in Wake of Ukraine War
One fifth of agricultural soils are deficient in potassium, says a study, adding that sanctions on Russia and Belarus have led to 500 per...
Agriculture policy
Food Banks are Early Warning Systems for Emerging Food Crises, But also a Key Solution
Recent feedback from food bank leaders all over the world already echoes the reality ahead. Food banks are reporting decreases in product donations of...
Accountability
Gotabaya Admits ‘Mistake’ A Year After Imposing Ban on Fertilisers
With little opposition, the Rajapaksa family has ruled the island nation with an iron hand. Few dared to hold them accountable or question widespread...
Agriculture
South-East Asian Rice Bowl Depleting Fast
A new analysis warns that South-East Asia may lose its status as a major international rice exporter due to diminishing crop yields, land pressures...
Agri-business
Ukraine war poses growing threat to global food security
The Ukraine crisis could lead to millions more people going hungry. Wheat prices have soared following the Russian invasion of the country and global...
Agriculture
Earthworms Can Replace Use of Synthetic Fertilisers, New Research Suggests
Earthworms could have the potential to replace some high-cost mineral or synthetic fertilisers, suggests a new study.
By David Kearns / University College Dublin
Researchers at University...
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Bangladesh witnesses longest heat wave in 76 years
Meteorologists said that Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heat wave in recorded history this April with forecasts showing no...
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Two Challenges Before Microfinance
The rate of interest charged by microfinance institutions is high enough not to allow microfinance to bring about any...
Quakes Do Not Kill People, Bad Buildings Do
The infrastructure surge in the geologically fragile Himalayas is putting people at risk. So are populations in the alluvial...
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Bangladesh witnesses longest heat wave in 76 years
Meteorologists said that Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heat...
Two Challenges Before Microfinance
The rate of interest charged by microfinance institutions is...
