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India; unlocking the potential of floating solar power

During my childhood, I often used to go boating in one of Delhi’s picturesque lakes. I loved the wobbly feeling of standing on the floating jetty before boarding the boat. Little did I know that these age-old platforms could one day play a pivotal role in generating solar power, contributing …

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The food system of the future…

The greatest challenge of the global food system is providing enough food for everyone. Additionally, there is competition for resources such as land, water, and energy. A sustainable food system is one that ensures food security and nutrition for current and future generations in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable …

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Researchers target sorghum breeding to boost grain crops…

A research team led by The University of Queensland is on track to solve a major problem for Australian farmers using targeted breeding to improve yields for sorghum crops. The work is part of a five-year $12 million research investment collaboration with industry and government to reduce sorghum lodging. Professor …

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Ali Kındap: Geothermal is the white gold of Anatolian geography!

Press release… Türkiye, which is the first country in Europe and the fourth country in the world in geothermal resource potential, wants to benefit more from this completely domestic and renewable resource. 17 October World Geothermal Day, Ali Kındap, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Geothermal Energy Association …

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Shaktiman launches new innovative agri-machines at EIMA…

Press release… Rajkot (Gujarat, India), 23 October 2024 – India’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipmentwill use this year’s EIMA International 2024 exhibition happening in Bologna, Italy to signal itscommitment to the worldwide market and its support for farmers, with its unique machineryoffering and new product launches. Making full use of …

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Matthieu Sejourne: TürkTraktör continues to work without slowing down in line with its aim of preparing agriculture and cities for the future

TürkTraktör achieved a net profit of 5.1 billion liras in the third quarter of 2024. The company undertakes 60 percent of tractor production and 79 percent of exports in Türkiye. While 34 thousand 131 tractors were produced in the 9-month period, 24 thousand 310 tractors were sold to the domestic …

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World Bank: Global food demand to increase 60 percent in coming decades!

World Bank doubles agribusiness commitment to 9B dollars annually… Financial institution expects global food demand to increase 60 percent in coming decades… The World Bank Group announced Wednesday it is doubling its agri-finance and agribusiness commitments to 9 billion dollars annually by 2030 to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the …

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Ece Yücel writes; The impact of geographical indication products in sustainable rural development

Türkiye has a rich agricultural and cultural structure with its different geographical and climatic characteristics. This situation allows for the growth of various endemic plant species. This diversity enables the emergence of local products that directly represent certain geographies. Local products not only reflect the cultural heritage of the region …

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İbrahim Yumaklı: New strategies for the future to be determined during the Agriculture and Forestry Council

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı disclosed that they are planning to organise the Agriculture and Forestry Council in April 2025. Emphasizing once again the importance Türkiye attaches to water and irrigation investments, Yumaklı stated that water and irrigation play a critical role in terms of food supply security …

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Packaging that stops waste; could it be a new era for food?

A UK-based company, Osy Group, draws attention with its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology developed to extend the shelf life of fresh foods and reduce food waste by 50 percent. This new technology aims to reduce wastage by preserving the freshness of products such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken and …

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