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Perhaps the most unsettling lesson from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is the gap between what we knew and how we prepared. Countries should use whatever easing of immediate pressures occurs to strengthen resilience before the next shock arrives.

24 Jun 2026

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Rather than designing solutions for half the farming population, agricultural researchers, policymakers, and others must consider the specific needs and preferences of women farmers in developing countries. Only then can the huge female agricultural labour force reach its potential to ensure food security and drive economic growth.

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The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean.

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From the Ifugao highlands to Morocco’s Anti-Atlas Mountains, Indigenous terrace farming illustrates how long-standing, locally adapted practices capture water, conserve soil and diversify crops to withstand intensifying climate extremes.

31 Desember 2025

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26 Desember 2025

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18 Desember 2025

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16 Desember 2025

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13 November 2025

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29 September 2025

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17 September 2025

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11 Agustus 2025

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25 Juli 2025

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7 Mei 2025

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8 April 2025

24 Maret 2025

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10 Februari 2025

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7 Januari 2025

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11 Desember 2024

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