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Water use in wheat cultivation: waste and solutions
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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Climate change and wheat production: threats and adaptations
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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The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Global Wheat Production and Exports
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has had a massive impact on the global wheat market, jeopardizing food security for millions of people. As two of the world’s top wheat exporters, the war has directly affected production, logistics, and prices, triggering a crisis that has impacted both importing and exporting…
