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Read article: Egypt looks likely to fail on wheat self-sufficiency Agriculture Research update Egypt looks likely to fail on wheat self-sufficiency Demand will outstrip supply despite proposed near-doubling of irrigation
Read article: Beer flow threatened by warming climate Climate Research update Beer flow threatened by warming climate The world’s brewers face paying much higher prices for a key ingredient of beer as climate change hits barley crop yields
Read article: Parasitic wasp saves Thai farmers money Agriculture Research update Parasitic wasp saves Thai farmers money Biological control of cassava mealybug also had environmental benefits, say researchers
Read article: How does exclusively grass-fed beef affect the environment? Agriculture Research update How does exclusively grass-fed beef affect the environment? Only a reduction in beef consumption can guarantee lower environmental impact
Read article: Geoengineering may not help crop yield Climate Research update Geoengineering may not help crop yield Scattering of sunlight by stratospheric aerosols could cancel out yield benefit from temperature reduction, study finds
Read article: Remote sensing reveals olive tree infection early Ecosystems Research update Remote sensing reveals olive tree infection early Hyperspectral and thermal imaging find diseased plants before symptoms appear
Read article: Can choosing who produces your meat harm the environment less? Agriculture Research update Can choosing who produces your meat harm the environment less? Global analysis reveals large variation in meat impact but plant-based diet still better for planet