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June 2023

Ecosystem services

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1348040570280

 Ecosystem services

FAO/Roberto Sandoval

Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)

Ecosystem services directly and indirectly benefit agroecosystems. They are relevant for and add value to produced goods, by regulating ecosystem processes - such as air and water quality, climate, oxygen production, pollination and nutrient recycling -, and also provide non-material benefits to quality of life, such as recreation and tourism and esthetic experiences.

July 2024

In water-scarce dry areas, safeguarding soil resources is vital as it enhances agricultural productivity, water retention and nutrient availability. It...

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June 2024

The impact of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, also known as ghost gear, is gaining more attention as fishing...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9d5917cc

May 2024

In agriculture, understanding climate variability is crucial as it directly influences growing conditions for crops. Farmers rely on predictable weather...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_45796fbf

April 2024

Today, artificial intelligence and robots have become an integral part of most agricultural processes. Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are...

AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27064

March 2024

Wind farms are one of the pillars of renewable energy. Due to the fact that they use a clean power...

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