Categoria: Internacional
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Réchauffement climatique: «Le pire reste à venir si l’on ne change pas nos habitudes»
Il est avéré en France que, depuis les 30 dernières années, les vendanges (ici à Rivesaltes, mercredi) ont lieu en moyenne 10 jours plus tôt. RAYMOND ROIG/AFP INTERVIEW – Marc Dufumier est agronome et enseignant-chercheur français. Il a dirigé la chaire d’agriculture comparée et de développement agricole à AgroParisTech. LE FIGARO.- Après le travail du…
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Où planter des arbres? Des chercheurs évaluent les terres disponibles à 900 millions d’hectares
900 millions d’hectares. Pour la première fois des scientifiques ont identifié les terres non utilisées par l’agriculture où l’on peut planter des forêts Il faut planter des arbres. Une recommandation qui prend parfois l’allure d’une injonction dans les débats sur le réchauffement climatique. Les arbres comme toutes les plantes photosynthétiques ayant besoin de CO2 pour…
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Which CAP for the European Union in the 21st century?
Common Agricultural Policy Which CAP for the European Union in the 21st century? The Common Agricultural Policy was founded to respond to the challenge of food sovereigntyin Europe, on the basis of the fact that a pooling of financial means and the definition of common political guidelines are more effective than the sum of potentially…
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Neonicotinoids use and honey bees
[Fonte: Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority] The issue There have been scientific studies published that suggest a link between the use of neonicotinoids and the declining health of honey bees in some regions. Unlike in other countries, and because of our unique ecosystem, the scientific information available indicates that managed and wild honey bee…
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6 safety-cones to secure a more efficient and truly common CAP
CAP reform In view of the Commission’s proposal, 6 safety-cones to secure a more efficient and truly common CAP A CAP reform proposed by Commissioner Hogan centered on a new governance that confuses flexibilities and renationalization… The reform proposal presented by the Commission on the 1stof June 2018 is above all a proposal for an…
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Are crops ‘doused’ with glyphosate? Wheat farmer debunks popular Roundup myths, claims sustainability benefits
[Fonte: GLP] Too often, science and facts fall victim to fear mongering and emotion. Recently, we have seen an uptick in false narratives around wheat growers’ use of the herbicide glyphosate. The reality is that glyphosate, the active ingredient in many herbicide brands, including Roundup herbicide, is one of the most effective tools to combat…
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Brexit could lead Britain to ‘ditching EU’s mindless precaution and innovation-crushing rules on GMO crops’
[Fonte: GLP] Britain was once the world leader in biotechnology for agriculture, but that all changed 20 years ago when the environmental movement led a successful campaign to scare people about it. The EU enthusiastically joined in the opposition to biotech crops, not by banning them but by strangling them in red tape. Since 2005,…
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Finnish ecological sustainability study: Glyphosate-based Roundup herbicide has ‘minor, transient’ impacts on soil and animal health
[Fonte: GLP] Despite an increasing concern of consequences of using vast amounts of glyphosate-based herbicides in agroecosystems, their potential effects on non-target soil organisms and soil functioning are mostly unknown. It has also been argued that fields in northern latitudes should be under special surveillance as the short active period of decomposers may restrict glyphosate…
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Dissecting two decades of Good Agricultural Practices
[Fonte: AGDAILY] Every fruit and vegetable grower spends time training their farm laborers. Usually they talk about how to harvest a crop, when and how much the pay will be, and what the general expectations for production are. And how to use the restroom in the most sanitary way possible. Admittedly, that last one is…
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Controlling this gene boosts plant tolerance to water, salt stress
[Fonte: GLP] Plant Science reports that OsNCED5 gene regulated tolerance to water and salt stress, as well as leaf aging in rice plants. The enzyme 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED) has been known to affect the production of abscisic acid (ABA) but the molecular mechanisms of NCED in plant development and abiotic stress tolerance are still unknown in rice. Thus, researchers from Hunan Normal…
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Genetically Modified Organism’s Food Market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% by the end of 2021-Research Nester
[Fonte: MENAFN] (MENAFN – America News Hour) Recent report published by research nester titled ‘ Global Genetically Modified (GMO) Food MarketAnalysis & Opportunity Outlook 2021’ delivers detailed overview of the global genetically modified (GMO) food market in terms of market segmentation by type, by trait and by region. Further, for the in-depth analysis, the report…
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Smartphone-powered device quickly detects diseased plants, could help protect crop yields
[Fonte: GLP] Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed portable technologythat allows farmers to identify plant diseases in the field. The handheld device, which is plugged into a smartphone, works by sampling the airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that plants release through their leaves. “All plants release VOCs as they ‘breathe,’ but the type and…
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Innovation rush aims to help farmers, rich and poor, beat climate change
[Fonte: Reuters] LONDON, July 29 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In decades to come, African farmers may pool their money to buy small robot vehicles to weed their fields or drones that can hover to squirt a few drops of pesticide only where needed. Smartphones already allow farmers in remote areas to snap photos of sick…
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New case studies show soil health practices increase profits
[Fonte: AGDAILY] With the increase in interest in soil health practices, farmers also want to know what is best for their bottom line. Today, American Farmland Trust has released four case studies that show healthier soil on farmland brings economic benefits to farmers and environmental benefits to society. These case studies were developed in partnership…
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Should GMOs be allowed in organic food? USDA sparks debate
[Fonte: Food Dive] The current organic certification requires that products with the organic label lack antibiotics, artificial colors, genetically modified ingredients and synthetic pesticides. GMOs made the list because they are not naturally occurring, a value which is at the root of the organic movement. However, Ibach’s comments show that policymakers are considering GMO as…
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New breeding techniques can boost food security in Africa, report finds
[Fonte: GLP] New breeding techniques can help Africa meet its food security and industrial needs while improving farmer livelihoods, according to a new report. In particular, improved technologies have good potential to adapt traditional durum wheat varieties to all growing conditions of sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report released by the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry…
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Boris Johnson’s Call for U.K. GMO Crops Draws Support From Farm Union
[Fonte: Bloomberg] British farmers could get the chance to plant genetically modified crops as part of Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans. The new prime minister wants the U.K. to “liberate” its bioscience sector from rules against genetically modified organisms, he said in his first full speech since taking office this week. That would mark a shift from much…
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Que sont les mesures «d’effarouchement» pour «protéger» les troupeaux des ours?
FOCUS – Ces mesures de protection, instaurées fin juin à titre expérimental, doivent permettre d’éloigner durablement le plantigrade des troupeaux auxquels il s’attaque. Des méthodes jugées «dangereuses» par les associations. Après la chute mortelle de 61 brebis sur l’estive du Mont Rouch dans le Couserans, en Ariège, la préfecture a autorisé jeudi soir la mise…
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Quest to reduce greenhouse gases needs modern farming techniques, not organics, research shows
[Fonte: GLP] To feed a global population that has expanded from 3.7 billion in 1970 to about 7.7 billion today, agriculture has had to up its game. During this same time, agriculture (both plants and livestock) production has more than doubled. This means that more land has been transformed for agricultural production, which has garnered…
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Two-year Field Trial Shows Cry1Ie Maize Has No Effect on Soil Animals
[Fonte: ISAAA] Scientists from Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences conducted a 2-year field trial and found that genetically engineered maize producing insecticidal protein cry1Ie (Event IE09S034) has no impact on soil animals. Soil animals have vital roles in the soil ecosystem, thus it is important to know if Bt maize would have an impact on them. The results are…
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New cover crop economics report now available
[Fonte: AGDAILY] As more farmers across the nation begin to incorporate covers into their rotations, they find that this valuable conservation practice pays in more ways than one. Many farmers in states suffering from oversaturated fields that prevented or delayed planting are considering cover crops. To help farmers evaluate the benefits of incorporating cover crops…
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Finding a greater use of almond byproducts
[Fonte: AGDAILY] Almonds are having their moment right now. Between the hotly debated almond milk and almond butter or flour products, there is a lot of buzz around the super food. It is deserving of the attention, as the commodity is a power house when it comes to health benefits. They are almost exclusive to…
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Viewpoint: There will be no crop biotech revolution unless scientists, consumers learn to talk to each other
[Fonte: GLP] Advancements in crop genomics and molecular biology are enabling us to combat plant pests, disease, environmental stresses as well as enhance nutrition and plant growth. However, being at the forefront of agricultural biotechnology raises both societal questions and concerns, as well as the need for new regulatory oversight. It is imperative that scientists…
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Canicule: les températures avoisinent les 40°C partout en France
La canicule continue de s’étendre mercredi 24 juillet sur la France, où le mercure va flirter avec les 40°C sur une grande partie du territoire avant de grimper encore un peu plus jeudi. Une chaleur synonyme de danger même pour les personnes en bonne santé. Avec 73 départements en vigilance orange, selon La Chaîne météo*,…
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Entre pénurie de foin et menaces sur le maïs, les agriculteurs souffrent
INFOGRAPHIE – Face aux aléas climatiques à répétition, la filière veut pouvoir stocker l’eau de pluie et teste des variétés moins sensibles. «L’herbe est totalement grillée, partout c’est du paillasson.» Selon Christiane Lambert, la patronne de la FNSEA, la sécheresse déjà bien installée touche de plein fouet les éleveurs, qui n’ont plus les fourrages suffisants…
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Une éleveuse du Gard: «Nous piochons depuis juin dans les réserves de fourrage»
Fanny Tamisier, éleveuse ovine à Vestric-et-Candiac (Gard), tient dans la main des pousses de moha, une plante fourragère, n’ayant pas pris racine cette année. Guillaume Mollaret / Le Figaro REPORTAGE – Les agriculteurs camarguais, accablés par la chaleur, ne peuvent pas irriguer leurs terres dans la journée. Parmi eux, Fanny Tamisier, jeune éleveuse ovine, utilise…
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Academia is tough – now imagine trying to enter it as a refugee
As tensions grew around him between local young men and the refugees housed in their area, Dr Al Ajlan tried to build a new life and restart his career. He wrote to German universities asking if they might have any positions for a political sociologist such as himself. While he now has excellent English, at…
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Long Term Organic Diet Intervention Reduces Pesticide Metabolites in Pregnant Women
[Fonte: Boise State News] Organic versus conventional foods: are they really better for people’s health? Are all organic foods created equal, and if not, which do we pick and why do we pick them? These seemingly simple questions are fraught with a barrage of personal and political beliefs and values. Yet the voice of reason…
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Food price hike warning if pesticides are banned
[Fonte: FarmingUK] The average UK family grocery bill could increase by more than £786 over the course of a year without the use of plant protection products. The average weekly grocery bill for a family of four would rise by more than £15 per week if such products are removed from farmers’ toolboxes. Meanwhile, the…
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Green fertiliser made from cow dung and chicken feathers could transform big agriculture
European agriculture produces an abundance of high quality food, but also massive amounts of waste from crops and farm animals, including about 1.4 billion tonnes of manure each year. Farm waste is bursting with nutrients, but these are often in complex organic molecules, which take time to break down into minerals for crop plants to use.…
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Soil Health Institute releases strategy for enhancing soil health
[Fonte: AGDAILY] When farmers are on the fence about incorporating soil health practices into their management decisions, they do the research. To help, the Soil Health Institute today released its comprehensive strategy for enhancing soil health at the fourth annual Meeting of the Soil Health Institute in Sacramento, California. An abundance of research shows that…
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Research into surveillance and prevention of citrus greening disease
[Fonte: AGDAILY] In recent years, the vast majority of Florida’s citrus growers have encountered the effects of citrus greening disease, a pathogen that has devastated crops and has many people wondering about the future of the industry. Because of the difficulties in controlling this disease, it’s no surprise that researchers are looking hard into this issue.…
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German Minister Casts Doubt on Glyphosate’s Future Use in Europe
[Fonte: Bloomberg] German Agriculture Minister Julia Kloeckner said glyphosate herbicide probably won’t have enough support to gain re-authorization for use in the European Union after 2022. Germany shouldn’t follow Austria, whose parliament recently voted to ban products containing glyphosate, Kloeckner said in an interview with Der Tagesspiegel, pointing out that the EU’s clearance of the chemical lasts through 2022. German politicians…
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1/3 of the world’s soil is degraded. But technology can bring our farmland ‘back to life’
[Fonte: Genetic Literacy Project] In Iowa they call it “black gold” – a fertile blanket covering the landlocked Midwestern state. Thousands of years of prairie grass growth, death and decomposition have left a thick layer of dark, organic matter on the vast plains. …. It gave Iowa one of the most fertile soils on the…
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Putting pigs in the shade: the radical farming system banking on trees
[Fonte: The Guardian] A farm in Portugal is showing how the ancient art of silvopasture – combining livestock with productive trees – may offer some real answers to the climate crisis The land to the north of the village of Foros de Vale Figueira in southern Portugal has been owned and farmed through the centuries by…
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Robot uses machine learning to harvest lettuce
[Fonte: AGDAILY] A vegetable-picking robot that uses machine learning to identify and harvest a commonplace, but challenging, agricultural crop has been developed by engineers. And it carries with it an appropriately awesome name: the Vegebot. Developed by a team at the University of Cambridge, the Vegebot was initially trained to recognize and harvest iceberg lettuce…
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Progress report shows an increase in soil health practices
[Fonte:AGDAILY] When farmers are interested in adding cover crops or other soil health practices into their operation, they often look to their neighbors for more information. A report from the Soil Health Institute shows there is an increase in farmers adding those practices into their operation. The Soil Health Institute released Progress Report: Adoption of…
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2% administrative cost and 15 hours a year: is the 2013 CAP really burdensome for farmers?
11 July 2019 The current CAP – and in particular the 2013 CAP reform – has been accused for a long time now of generating too much administrative burden for farmers. It has been called too complex, expensive and cumbersome. This has generated calls that the CAP needs further simplification. Hence, for its new CAP…
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A new way to grow crops in marginal soils could help feed the world
[Fonte: Stanford Engineering] The discovery of an eco-friendly form of genetic engineering for plants has the potential to open up more farmland for food production. The global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 — but how will we feed all these people? Roughly one-third of the world’s arable land suffers from lack…
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Study highlights nitrogen efficiency gains in corn hybrids over 70 years
[Fonte: Phys.org] During the past 70 years, hybrid corn varieties have increased both yield and nitrogen use efficiency at nearly the same pace, largely by preserving leaf function during grain filling. The Purdue University study’s findings offer strategies for corn breeders who want to continue to improve yields and nutrient efficiencies. Decades of genetic improvements…