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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

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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