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3D Printing Material Designed for Food Production

Plastics Today

The iglide i6-BLUE laser sintering powder from igus is designed to be abrasion-resistant, self-lubricating, and food-safe, meeting FDA and EU 10/2011 regulations.

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Global food prices on the rise, geopolitical issues behind the cause

Canadian Manufacturing

Disrupted supplies from the two countries exacerbated a global food crisis because they’re leading suppliers of wheat, barley, sunflower oil and other affordable food products, especially to nations in parts of Africa, the Middle East and Asia where millions are struggling with hunger. Rice prices rose 2.8%

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Farming Robot to Help Care for Crop Plants and Reduce Chemical Use

i4.0 today

It is estimated around one-third of the world’s agricultural products are pesticide dependent, with the most common types being herbicides. billion by 2050, a 60% increase in the rate of food production will be required, according to a recent UN report. As the world’s population is expected to reach 9.3

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Nuclear war predicted to cause worldwide starvation

E&T

The conclusions showed that even a confrontation between India and Pakistan would slash global food production by 7 per cent within 5 years, resulting in the death of 2.5 For example, India would be much more adequate for food production in the new climate than European countries such as the United Kingdom. .