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Methane reduction in the energy sector is a fast, actionable, and affordable way to combat global warming and help save millions of lives. By incentivizing companies to capture and use currently wasted gas, countries can eliminate a threat to human health and food security, increase energy access and help generate …

We drink Turkish Coffee for ‘pleasure’! 55 percent of the participants in a survey conducted on 5 December World Turkish Coffee Day answered the question “What does Turkish coffee mean to you?” with “pleasure”, followed by relaxation with 28 percent and mutual conversation with 17 percent. A famous coffee store …

Soil and water, a source of life… Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Over 95 percent of our food originates from these two fundamental resources. Soil water, vital for nutrient absorption by plants, binds our ecosystems together. This symbiotic relationship is the foundation of …

Olive oil prices in Greece surge by nearly 70%, pushing past $15 per liter in supermarkets, affecting Mediterranean diets… Olive oil, an essential staple of Greek cuisine and other Mediterranean diets, has become a luxury for many in Greece, due to skyrocketing prices.  A view of olives being washed in …

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) is an open, collective movement of 600+ partners working towards a shared vision – making agrifood research and innovation systems more effective, responsive and equitable. Our shared goal is to deliver on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UNFSS agenda. …

Over 130 countries agreed on Friday to prioritize food and agriculture in their national climate plans during the U.N. Climate Change Conference – COP28 in Dubai in a move cheered by observers despite concerns over its silence on the role of fossil fuels. Food systems are estimated to be responsible for …

Europe’s farmers are receiving ever more handouts from politicians, despite their relatively meagre contribution to our economy and increasingly obstinate stance against the EU’s efforts to adapt to a changing world. In Europe, farmers are kings. Just look at agricultural subsidies in the EU’s budget, which consume a third of …

Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality won the first prize with its book “Balıkesir, City of Bread” at the international cookbook competition “Gourmand Awards” held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The book won the right to be published with the “Best in the World” label. Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality appeared on the …

Forest Monitoring Law: Exploring Methods, Stakeholders, and Objectives Press release… Brussels, November 22, 2023 — Today, the European Commission published its regulation establishing a “Forest Monitoring Law”. ELO welcomes the general principle of increasing the resilience of European forests, particularly in the face of climate change. There is a need …

Seed corn harvest was still ongoing at the end of September. The production year has been behind schedule throughout the world, because of this spring’s planting conditions. The dry-down is fast in the fields and processors need to be quick taking on considerable amounts within a short time span. Production …