A study on the diversity of soil eukaryotes – cell organisms containing a nucleus – shows the ecosystem type is pivotal driver of soil biodiversity. Agricultural soils are biodiversity champions, possibly due to a legacy effect of land conversion.

ASAP assessment June 2023 - Mixed winter cereal prospects in Central Asia, drought followed by floods in East Africa.

A new OECD Test Guideline describing a simple method to determine the hydrophobicity of nanomaterials is now available. This may help in studying their behaviour in the environment and in human body.

A proper design matters. Models suggest that introducing a cap on digital euro holdings would preserve financial stability, banks’ profitability, and produce small changes in the response of the economy to macroeconomic shocks.

By researching and anticipating financial risks, a team of few scientists assesses the financial challenges posed by climate change, digitalization and biodiversity loss. Today, we spoke with them to learn more about their research.

According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin – Global Outlook on Kazakhstan, early growth of spring cereals has been below average due to sparse rainfall. 

According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin – Global Outlook on Russia, favourable weather conditions in large parts of European Russia sustain a positive yield outlook for winter cereals at national level. 

According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe, the weather observed during the review period (1 May to 12 June) was once again marked by strong contrasts, with negative impacts on crop yield expectations in several regions.

According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin – Global Outlook on Ukraine, favourable weather conditions continued during spring, and sustained a positive yield outlook for winter crops in most regions.