Read about the pistachio crop forecast!

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now exceeds 188.6 million (12% of increase as compared to the previous week) and the number of deaths has surpassed 4 million, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) figures. A total of about 3.4 billion vaccine doses have been administered. 

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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases now exceeds 188.6 million (12% of increase as compared to the previous week) and the number of deaths has surpassed 4 million, according to the latest World Health Organization (WHO) figures. A total of about 3.4 billion vaccine doses have been administered. 

Read about the pistachio crop forecast!

Learn about the almond crop forecast!

Agricultural residues are a sustainable, renewable, and economically viable source of high-value carbon. This carbon may be used to make products including single-use, bio-degradable packaging[1], composite automotive[2] or construction panels, water filtration, energy storage and gas capture materials, and supports for catalyst synthesis.

Emerging technology solutions combining aerial and phone imagery with machine learning could solve long-standing challenges in getting accurate, timely data for trade and investment decisions in the global nut and dried fruit industry.

Nuts and dried fruits have been for years the subject of clinical studies evidencing their role in promoting health. But what about their effects on immunity? Prof. Alessandra Bordoni addressed the topic during Nutrimi, the 15th Italian Forum of Practical Nutrition.