The International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT) has discussed forest management strategies for promoting a sustainable tropical timber industry
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Chinese companies explore investment opportunities in agriculture and livestock sectors in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing has organised an “Ethiopia-China Pulses, Oilseeds and Spices Sellers-Buyers Matchmaking Seminar” on 11 January 2019 and a few days later in Hohhot, capital of the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia, to promote opportunities in agriculture and livestock processing in Ethiopia
Advancing cellulosic biofuel research
ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) have signed a joint research agreement with Clariant to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Africa and Asia take joint global initiative to diversify staples
Leading agriculture organisations from Africa and Asia have collaborated on major staples products
EAT-Lancet’s recommendations are at odds with sustainable food production
The EAT-Lancet report has recommended changing diets and global food systems