International grain trade is largely dependent on a complex and vulnerable maritime network. Routes connecting major global producers (such as Russia, Ukraine, the European Union, and North America) to markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa are often exposed to geopolitical, climatic, and logistical factors that affect their constancy and cost. Major Maritime Chokepoints …
The term food sovereignty is increasingly used in public discourse, often as a synonym for food self-sufficiency or agricultural protectionism. But in its original and scientifically grounded meaning, the concept is much broader and deeper—especially when it comes to strategic crops like wheat. What is food sovereignty?Food sovereignty was defined in 1996 by La Via …
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From 11 to 13 June 2025 we participated in the XXVII National Conference of the Italian Association of Agrometeorology (AIAM), entitled “Agrometeorology: from information to application”, hosted at the AMAP (Agency for Innovation in the Agri-food and Fisheries Sector of the Marche), Osimo (AN). The conference represented an important opportunity for interdisciplinary discussion on the …
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Our team continues to bring relevant scientific contributions to major international events. On May 30, 2025, Ecowheatly researcher Dott. Alessandro Ceccarelli participated in the MADME 2025 – Multi-Agent Data-driven Modelling in Economics conference, held in Venice at the San Giobbe campus. The paper, presented in the session dedicated to Green Policies, was entitled: “Agent-based simulations …
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We are proud to announce the participation of our colleague Prof. Gianfranco Giulioni in the ANNSIM 2025 – Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference, held at the Complutense University of Madrid from May 26-29, 2025. The conference is one of the most important international events in the field of modeling and simulation, bringing together experts from …
When we bring home a loaf of bread, we rarely consider its environmental footprint. Yet behind every kilogram of wheat turned into flour and then into bread lies a well-defined carbon trail. Understanding the climate cost of what we eat is increasingly crucial in a world searching for solutions to the climate crisis. Wheat’s Life …
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Water is a key resource for agricultural production, and wheat-while a relatively drought-resistant crop compared to others-requires significant amounts of water at critical times in its biological cycle. In a context of increasing water scarcity due to climate change and over-exploitation of aquifers, optimizing water use in cereal farming has become not only desirable but …
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Wheat is the foundation of global nutrition: more than 35 percent of the world’s population depends on this grain for their daily caloric intake. However, climate change is putting pressure on this staple crop, with effects increasingly evident in the planet’s major production basins. One of the most significant impacts is the increasing frequency of …
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Imagining a better future means investing in cohesion and development, and nothing can support this vision better than culture and science. With “The City of Muses”, on April 7 and 8, 2025, the G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara will open the doors of its research to the local area, turning the community into an open …
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Behind every field grown and every product that reaches our tables are precise choices, decisions made far from the spotlight that profoundly affect our daily lives. Agricultural policies, often perceived as distant and technical, are actually the key to improving the quality of our food, supporting local communities and protecting the environment. Understanding why these …