Global analysis reveals how armed conflict erodes farmland and potential food production

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Armed conflict accelerates cropland loss, and the effects can persist for years after conflict begins and vary substantially with conflict severity and social conditions, according to a new study published in Nature Food on Sept.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:00:01 UTC.

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