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“Soil care is crucial to ensure food security”, WEF says
Environment, NewsTo meet growing food demand while capturing proper volumes of greenhouse gases, soil health must be a priority, says the World Economic Forum. Precision agriculture is essential

Analysis of soil microbes is a major tool against antibiotic resistance
Innovation & Technology, NewsA study of soil microbes gets started in Ireland. The metagenomic survey, by the VistaMilk research center, aims to identify microorganisms that benefit the soil

Nanoparticles are a sustainable weapon against soil pests
Innovation & Technology, NewsAccording to the University of California, the use of plant-derived nanoparticles can reduce the amount of pesticides used and the chances of soil contamination

FAO: the future of agriculture is linked to the water-soil relationship
Agricultural Industry, NewsManaging soil water in an effective way is a key condition for developing agriculture capable of meeting global demand under the scenario of climate change, FAO notes

Earthworms play a critical role in global food production
Agricultural Industry, NewsAccording to a University of Colorado study, earthworms contribute about 6.5 percent of global grain production and 2.3 percent of legume production. Totaling more than 140 million tons per year

This is how climate change will alter U.S. agriculture
Agricultural Industry, NewsClimate change is set to impact agricultural yields in the U.S. Midwest, a study by the University of Connecticut says. "Data suggest a 12 percent decrease in corn yields by around 2050 and 40 percent by the end of the century"

“There’s no Net Zero with nitrogen fertilizers”, Soil Association says
Agricultural Industry, NewsAccording to the British association, fossil-based nitrogen fertilizers are an obstacle to achieving Net Zero. In contrast, "there is a need to support nature-friendly approaches"

Deep soil testing reduces fertilizer spending
Agricultural Industry, NewsA study from Texas quantified the average savings associated with reducing fertilizer use after soil testing. For a 1,000-acre U.S. farm, it exceeds $130,000 per year

Agroecology schools offer support for farmers in Guatemala
Agricultural Industry, NewsA crossroad between tradition and modern science, agroecology is spreading among farmers in Guatemala through a training program. This preserves ancient practices and protects soil health

UN official: “A great climate-related food crisis is coming sooner than expected”
Agricultural Industry, NewsThis was stated by the president of the UN Conference on Desertification, Alain-Richard Donwahi. Climate change and poor agricultural practices impacting soil health are crucial factors