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Jack Thompson

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Dakar, London
As seen in: The Guardian, Quartz, The Christian Science Monitor, The Japan Times, The Star (Malaysia), Winnipeg Free Press, Climate Home News, Rest of World, The Daily Princetonian, LancsLive and
Covers:  Food, farming and the environment.
Doesn't Cover: Anything else that doesn't touch these topics.
Freelance food & farming journalist covering W Africa, based in Dakar. Words @FT @AP @bbcworldservice @AJEnglish @restofworld @hakaimagazine @vittlesmagazine

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A freelance journalist and communicator reporting on the nexus of food, farming and the environment, based in Dakar, West Africa. The global food system is complex - as a farmer's son with a master's in food policy and 10 years of experience in the sector, there are few better qualified to report, analyse and articulate its importance to the public. Previously developed a national magazine on sustainable food, Wicked Leeks, and bylines at Modern Farmer, Hakai, The Japan Times, Vittles, and Afri…

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The hidden cost of supermarket salmon

The hidden cost of supermarket salmon

A visual investigation by the FT. Fish sold by major supermarkets in Europe is harming food security in West …

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Iran war forces farmers to seek fertiliser alternatives from cow dung to compost

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By Jack Thompson Verified, Sibi Arasu Verified, Fabiola Sanchez Verified
| The Star (Malaysia) Verified
When Senegalese farmer Abou Sow first watched US missiles strike Iran on social media, he had a sinking feeling it would soon affect agriculture in the West African nation. Since the war began on Feb 28, fertiliser prices have risen by 40%. Sow was better prepared than most. Eight years ago, he gave up chemical fertilisers for organic compost and other natural sources.
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Manual vs Automatic Cars: Which Is Better for Beginners?

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By Jack Thompson Verified
| WriteUp Cafe
Choosing between a manual and an automatic car is one of the first decisions a new driver faces. Both options have their own advantages. However, the right choice depends on your comfort, learning style, and driving needs. First, let us understand the difference. A manual car requires the driver to change gears using a clutch and gear stick. On the other hand, an automatic car changes gears on its own. This makes driving simpler for beginners. Manual cars help drivers understand vehicle control better.
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The Limits of the UAE’s Push for Food Security

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By Jack Thompson Verified
| New Lines Magazine Verified
Deep in the heart of the Sahara Desert, an industrial complex of greenhouses rises above the dunes. Running underneath the sand is a 35-mile-long pipeline transporting water to the property in this remote part of Mauritania. The owners? A firm from the United Arab Emirates. The goal? Farming blueberries. In recent years, companies from the UAE have invested heavily in farming projects across Africa.
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