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Sustainable Food and Agriculture

The world’s fisheries are under unprecedented pressure. How can we preserve them for future generations? Plus: tough times for vertical farms; low-carbon fertilisers; AI and microfinance; cacao in Congo; seaweed start-ups; lessons from Sri Lanka

Supported by Rabobank

© Moses Sawasawa/FT

Can the world sustainably satisfy its hunger for fish?
Demand for seafood has soared while stocks have become depleted — but aquaculture and global treaties offer glimmers of hope
AI and space technology boost smallholders’ access to finance
With more data at their fingertips, lenders are finding new ways to serve farmers in developing countries
Start-ups see sustainable future in seaweed farming
Investor interest is growing in a protein-rich food source that could also free up agricultural land
Energy costs create headwinds for vertical farms
New crop varieties and a turn to the Middle East could give the sector new impetus
Sri Lanka’s farmers learn lessons from organic debacle
The country’s ban on chemical fertilisers backfired, but still sharpened interest in greener alternatives
Fertiliser manufacturers strive to curb greenhouse gas emissions
New production techniques will help, but more judicious use by farmers will help even more

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