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July 2023
Medicinal plants
AGROVOC URI: https://agrovoc.fao.org/browse/agrovoc/en/page/c_2393
FAO/Selvaggia Cognetti de Martiis
Medicinal plants, also called medicinal herbs, have been discovered and used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesize hundreds of chemical compounds for various functions, including defense and protection against insects, fungi, diseases, and herbivorous mammals. Medicinal plants are widely used in non-industrialized societies, mainly because they are readily available and cheaper than modern medicines.
Soil security
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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Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear
June 2024
The impact of abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear, also known as ghost gear, is gaining more attention as fishing...
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Climate variability
May 2024
In agriculture, understanding climate variability is crucial as it directly influences growing conditions for crops. Farmers rely on predictable weather...
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Artificial Intelligence
April 2024
Today, artificial intelligence and robots have become an integral part of most agricultural processes. Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are...
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Wind farms
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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