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The current economic environment has left the agriculture industry spinning. Farmers are looking for ways to maximize profit in a market where input costs tend to exceed commodity pricing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets:  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Europe suffering through an extreme drought worsened by climate change that has dried up rivers and left millions sweltering in triple-digit heat this summer, farmers across the continent are sounding warnings about crop losses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argentina is considered a high-income economy with a GDP of 600 billion Dollars in 2016 and a population of over 44 million. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Farmers are adopting precision agriculture, using data collected by GPS, satellite imagery, internet-connected sensors, and other technologies to farm more efficiently.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since early last year, global oil prices doubled, coal prices nearly quadrupled and European natural gas prices increased almost seven-fold. With energy prices likely to remain above pre-crisis levels for some time, Europe must adapt to higher import bills for fossil fuels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team built the robot to mimic the behaviour of rock ants that use one-to-one tuition, in which an ant that has discovered a much better new nest can teach the route there to another individual.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technological development, though rapidly accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has been changing the insurance landscape for some time already. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The agriculture and land-use sector (which includes forestry) has a really invigorating role with this IPCC report,” he said. “It’s not enough only to lower emissions, we also need to actively remove carbon from the atmosphere.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are the animals that we slaughter raised, and who raised them? Whose plate will the meat end up on, why do we eat it, and how does it affect our bodies, economy, society, and planet? To answer those questions, I've had to examine counterarguments that challenge my assumptions about one aspect of the food system that often runs contrary to my tenets: fake meat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flagship Digital Public Goods, such as the Hand-in-Hand Geospatial Platform, are one of the many concrete examples within FAO demonstrating how applying data and technology can strengthen the Organization’s capability to design more targeted agricultural interventions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Water is a critical resource. Its provision should be seen as an enabler that facilitates socio-economic development. Water infrastructure needs to be suitably maintained – and upgraded – to ensure water access and reliable supply to guarantee water security. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Covid-induced lockdown meant online shopping was the only available option, but that was on the back of increasing online sales. In addition, handheld devices opened the opportunity for buyers to conveniently shop for wine anywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past 60 years, the global forest area has declined by 81.7 million hectares, a loss that contributed to the more than 60 percent decline in global forest area per capita. This loss threatens the future of biodiversity and impacts the lives of 1.6 billion people worldwide, according to a new study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past 25 years there has been lots of research and debate about the concept, the history and state of globalisation, its various dimensions, and benefits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany’s plans to shut down its last three nuclear plants by the end of this year could be scrapped now that soaring oil and gas prices are putting a strain on European economies and standards of living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trade in food and agriculture can help balance food supply and demand globally by moving food from surplus to deficit areas. Higher food imports can increase the availability of calories and nutrients in a country with limited natural resources to produce adequate food.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By the end of 2020, 270-million people could be living in famine conditions, according to the UN World Food Programme, up from an already staggering 149 million before Covid-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bees fall within the order Hymenoptera, along with ants and wasps, and are very diverse with an estimated 20 000 to 25 000 species globally. South Africa has more than 1000 different bee species, most of which are solitary species. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are living in the plastic age. Plastics are literally everywhere: clothes, furniture, computers, phones and more contain plastic materials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can expect a steep rise in autonomous tractors and robots on farms, and more variation in machinery designed for specific purposes. The machines will be fuelled by a mixture of renewable electricity (batteries), hydrogen and biomethane, at least in the relatively short-term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blueberries are one of the tiniest fruits, but don’t let their small size fool you. This summer berry is full of antioxidants and vitamins and is the perfect choice for a healthy snack. It can also be used in recipes both sweet and savoury to add a burst of unexpected flavour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saffron is extremely subtle and fragrant. The slightly sweet, luxurious taste is totally enigmatic—it's tricky to describe but instantly recognizable in a dish. As annoying as it is to say, you know it when you taste it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global market for the alkali metal lithium is growing rapidly. Between 2008 and 2018 alone, annual production in the major producing countries rose from 25,400 to 85,000 tons. An important growth driver is its use in the batteries of electric vehicles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate change makes heatwaves hotter and more frequent. This is the case for most land regions and has been confirmed by the UN’s global panel of climate scientists (IPCC). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has never been a better time to be interested in whiskey but, at the same time, it has never been as expensive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The Reserve Bank will in the coming weeks, just like the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and other central banks in the world, again totally ignore the operation of the market forces of supply and demand when they increase their interest rates further,” says Fanie Brink, an independent agricultural economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lockdown of the wildlife economy across Africa has served as a wake-up call for wildlife policy makers and stakeholders. Even before the pandemic, the state of wildlife in Africa was precarious.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Die Reserwebank sal in die komende weke, net soos die Amerikaanse Federale Reserweraad, Europese Sentrale Bank en ander sentrale banke in die wêreld, weereens die werking van die markkragte van vraag en aanbod totaal ignoreer wanneer hulle hul rentekoerse verder verhoog," sê Fanie Brink, 'n onafhanklike landbou-ekonoom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pasteurisation is a thermal process discovered by Louis Pasteur in 1862 during experiments with beer and wine. In 1886, Frans von Soxhlet, a German agricultural chemist, was the first person to suggest that milk sold to the public be pasteurised. The process involves heating a dairy fluid (e.g., milk, whey) to inactivate pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, mainly bacteria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frans De Klerk is an independent technical analyst with thirty years of experience. His love for technical analysis and his specialization, in the Candle Technique in particular, stems from his keen interest in psychology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donkeys are often called beasts of burden. Any animal that is used to pull or carry things is called a beast of burden. Animals that are used to carry things on their backs are also known as pack animals. Animals that are used to pull things are called draft animals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.