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A Solution for Feeding 10 Billion by 2050

As the global population heads towards nearly 10 billion by 2050, current agricultural water management (AWM) systems can sustainably support food production for only about 3.4 billion people—less than half of today’s population of 8 billion. At the heart of the crisis lies not just water scarcity, but poor management according to a new report….

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Food and Sugar Markets Under Strain Amid Strait of Hormuz Conflict

Brent crude briefly climbed close to $120 per barrel on March 9, 2026 before retreating. On March 11, while West Texas Intermediate crude traded near $88.6 per barrel. Brent is currently hovering around $88–$90 after briefly dropping below $80 earlier this week. The declining prices follows  the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s consideration of the largest…

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UAE market stability, food prices, stock update amid Iran–US-Israel escalation: Panic buying in the emirates as oil prices surge?

UAE Food Stock Update: Are Supermarkets Running Out Amid Iran–US-Israel Tensions? Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, including recent missile exchanges involving Iran, the United States and Israel that rattled Gulf cities and triggered regional alerts, the United Arab Emirates has reassured the public that its markets remain stable and strategic food reserves are…

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