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October 05, 2016

Foreign farms increase the risk of conflicts in Africa
Lund, Sweden (SPX) Oct 05, 2016
For the first time, researchers point to areas in Africa where foreign agricultural companies' choice of crops and management of fresh water are partly responsible for the increased water shortages and greater competition for water. This in turn increases the risk of outright conflicts between all those who need water - plants, animals and humans. During the 21st century, foreign companies have leased large tracts of land in Africa - more so than in other parts of the world - in order to produce c ... read more

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