Greece’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris, raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis and famine in Sudan during an emergency Security Council meeting. Highlighting the urgent need for international intervention, he outlined three priorities for addressing the…
This article explores how climate change is significantly affecting global agricultural practices. It discusses the challenges that farmers face, including shifting weather patterns, increased pests, and changing crop yields. The piece highlights innovative farming techniques and policies that are being…
The article discusses the significant effects of climate change on agriculture worldwide, highlighting the challenges faced by farmers, including changing weather patterns and the increased frequency of extreme events. Experts warn that these changes could lead to decreased crop yields…
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed genetically modified potatoes that exhibit a 30% increase in tuber mass under heat stress, a step towards enhancing food security amid climate change. By adding two genes, the team improved the crop’s…
The article explores the significant effects of climate change on food security worldwide, examining how fluctuating weather patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events threaten agricultural productivity. It highlights data from various regions and discusses the implications for food supply…
Recent studies indicate that climate change is severely affecting global food security, leading to potential shortages and increased prices for essential crops. Experts warn that rising temperatures and extreme weather patterns threaten agriculture, particularly in vulnerable regions. Policymakers are urged…
A recent UN report highlights a critical transformation of 4.3 million square kilometers of wetlands into arid lands between 1990 and 2020, with serious implications for ecosystems and food security. The study warns that this trend could affect up to…
A significant conference addressing the future of sustainable aquaculture in the Mediterranean and Black Sea will take place in Heraklion, Crete, on December 4-5, 2024. The event, organized by the General Fisheries Committee for the Mediterranean and the Hellenic Centre…
As climate change impacts agriculture, North Carolina-based company Avalo is harnessing artificial intelligence to develop resilient crop varieties. Using machine learning models, Avalo accelerates the creation of new crops by predicting seed performance, increasing efficiency by up to 70%. Their…
A recent study by Ifop and the COP1 association indicates that nearly one in two students limits or forgoes food purchases due to financial challenges, potentially harming their health. Many students resort to seeking groceries from associations, and the one-euro…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Russian drone and missile attacks have destroyed 321 port infrastructures in Ukraine since July 2023. He also revealed that 20 foreign ships were damaged in the strikes. Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine’s ongoing contributions to global…
The 7th AgriBusiness Forum 2024, themed ‘Quo Vadis Greek & European agriculture’, will host 60 key speakers from Greece and abroad on November 21-22 at EBEA. The forum will cover various aspects of agriculture, including environmental policies, food security, resilience…
