Tunisia struggles to grow more wheat as Ukraine war bites
Tunisian farmer Mondher Mathali surveys a sea of swaying golden wheat and revs his combine harvester, a rumbling beast from 1976 which he fears could break down at any moment.
Tunisian farmer Mondher Mathali surveys a sea of swaying golden wheat and revs his combine harvester, a rumbling beast from 1976 which he fears could break down at any moment.
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Currently, Europe imports nearly 90% of the soybeans it consumes, mostly from the United States and Brazil, mainly for animal feed. Although the area under soybean cultivation has quadrupled on the continent in 12 years, ...
Agriculture
Apr 11, 2022
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Refugees are less likely to be employed the longer they live in the United States, despite unique and early access to employment services, according to new Cornell University research.
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2022
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New research has examined the factors that could lead to the collapse of global civilisation, with New Zealand identified as the country most resilient to future threats.
Environment
Jul 29, 2021
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The last decade has seen the highest-ever number of people displaced by conflict and violence globally. There are an estimated 51 million people displaced within their own borders. And the number of refugees has doubled to ...
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2021
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Cities have become the focus of global climate mitigation efforts because as they are responsible for 60 to 70% of energy-related CO2 emissions. As the world is increasingly urbanized, it is crucial to identify cost-effective ...
Environment
Jan 14, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic produced a run on the things people need to produce their own food at home, including vegetable seedlings, seeds and chooks.
Environment
May 26, 2020
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COVID-19 has sparked a rush to establish home gardens and a desire for self-sufficiency, but how successful are these 'grow your own' attempts and is there a risk that people will find themselves out of pocket?
Economics & Business
May 5, 2020
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The United Arab Emirates, a leading OPEC producer, announced Monday the discovery of huge gas reserves, saying the find would help the Gulf state achieve self-sufficiency.
Environment
Feb 3, 2020
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The United States has the largest refugee resettlement program in the world, contributing to the humanitarian efforts recognized by the global community. However, new research from the University of Colorado Denver finds ...
Social Sciences
Oct 23, 2019
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