The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Royal Thai Government have reaffirmed their close partnership to prevent the global acceleration of soil erosion, which threatens food security worldwide
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Oilseed production to continue as largest application area for sulphur bentonite
![Oilseeds are projected to hold significant value share in global sulphur bentonite market. (Image source: 471743/Pixabay)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_oilseeds__flower.webp)
Oilseeds are projected to hold significant value share in global sulphur bentonite market. (Image source: 471743/Pixabay)
Up from the global market value of US$164mn attained in 2018, sales of sulphur bentonite will observe promising growth during the forecast period from 2019 and 2029, according to a market research report by Future Market Insights (FMI)
World food prices jump in November 2019
World food prices rose significantly in November, reaching their highest point in more than two years, driven by jumps in the international prices of meat products and vegetable oils
Revolutionising precision agriculture with high-performance GPS+INS
![Precision farming solutions help farmers make informed decisions about their crops. (Image source: Septentrio)](/images/jch-optimize/ng/images_Sentera__Feag.webp)
Precision farming solutions help farmers make informed decisions about their crops. (Image source: Septentrio)
With the global population estimated to reach eight billion people by 2025, feeding the population while conserving the forest and wildlife reserves remains a growing challenge
Edete's pollination technology for almond market in California and Australia
Israeli agritech startup Edete Precision Technologies for Agriculture has completed field trials in almond orchards in Israel using its mechanical pollen harvesting and pollination system