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March 2023
Potato harvesters
AGROVOC URI: http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_7bde518a
FAO/Sara Quinn
Potato harvesters are used to dig potatoes from the ground and collect them. Since the 1960s, these machines have saved manual labour, for example children working on the back-breaking task of manually picking up the potatoes. This is an example of how sustainable mechanization can support the agrifood chains, from production to post-harvest operations.
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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