Author: DMTR
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What is Genetic Modification? A Great Opportunity or an Immoral Venture?
In our quest to reduce global hunger, genetic modification (GM) emerges as a powerful yet contentious tool. With its potential to revolutionize agriculture and improve food security, GM raises a fundamental question: Is it a great opportunity or an immoral venture? Understanding Genetic Modification Genetic modification involves altering the DNA of organisms to introduce new
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Empowering Livelihoods: The Interplay Between Food Security and Economic Stability
The relationship between food security and livelihoods is essential for building resilient communities. In today’s world, it’s crucial to recognize that food security is more than just supplying food; it involves fostering sustainable livelihoods that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Let’s explore how innovative approaches and technology can improve food security and livelihoods for
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Water: 70% of our planet but increasingly out of touch
With global water levels for agriculture plummeting by a staggering 20% over the past two decades, the urgency of addressing water scarcity has never been more pronounced. Amidst this crisis, the effectiveness of rainfed versus irrigated agriculture emerges as a pivotal factor in determining the fate of millions facing hunger worldwide. Picture vast expanses of
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Navigating the Depths: Understanding the Enduring Impact of Conflict on Hunger and Food Security
In the intricate tapestry of the 21st century, global conflicts weave a complex narrative that extends far beyond the battlefield. Among the myriad consequences of conflict, few are as pervasive and far-reaching as its profound impact on food security and hunger levels. From the war-torn landscapes of Yemen and Ukraine to the besieged streets of
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A Week in Dubai: COP28 & The World Agri-tech Innovation Summit – What Did We Learn?
In a groundbreaking convergence of environmental and agricultural interests, Dubai played host to two pivotal events: COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and The World Agri-tech Innovation Summit. Both events aimed to address crucial issues surrounding global food security, exploring innovative solutions and forging collaborations.
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Empowering Smallholder Farmers: The Rise of Carbon Credits in Agriculture
Climate change is an ever-looming threat, and the agricultural sector is no exception to its impacts. However, amidst the challenges lies a promising opportunity for smallholder farmers to play a key role in mitigating climate change while unlocking new revenue streams. This opportunity comes in the form of the carbon credits market – a revolutionary
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Accelerating Innovation and Investment to Tackle Food Insecurity: Insights from The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 Report
Introduction The persistent issue of global food insecurity remains a challenge that demands urgent attention and multifaceted solutions. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report sheds light on the pressing need for accelerated innovation and investment in technologies to address the complex challenges causing food insecurity. This report, compiled by
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N-drip: Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Gravity Driven Irrigation
In a world grappling with the challenges of hunger and food security, the role of technology in transforming agriculture cannot be understated. One company that is at the forefront of this agritech revolution is N-drip. With their groundbreaking irrigation systems using just the power of gravity, N-drip is revolutionizing the way we produce food, making
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Achieving Zero Hunger In The Age of AI
AI isn’t going to eradicate hunger on its own but it’s going to be such a powerful tool to help all of us finally make that goal a reality! Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 6 months you will have undoubtedly heard about ChatGPT and the countless different AI tools coming
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Feeding 10 Billion in 2050, without killing our planet
It’s devastating to think that 800 Million people are going hungry every day, while at the same time, we produce enough food that nobody should be going hungry. Further, every year we are wasting a staggering 1.6 Billion tons of food. By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to go up to just short of
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