09/06/2020 SOURCE: economictimes.indiatimes.com
The govt has set a target of doubling farmer income by 2024. It is taking various measures and a multi-pronged approach to support farmers — right from sowing to harvest to sales. As part of its stimulus package, the govt also announced an investment of Rs 1.5 lakh cr to build farm-gate infrastructure and support logistics needs for farmers and related communities.
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09/06/2020 SOURCE: www.csrwire.com
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sep. 03 /CSRwire/ - The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the nonprofit organization charged with safeguarding and enhancing soil health, has been awarded $3.25 million from the U.S. Department of Energys Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The funds will be...
Soil Health Institute Awarded $3.25 Million from ARPA-E to Develop Soil Carbon Measurement and Monitoring System
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: bizwest.com
LONGMONT — Colorado-based health-food chain Natural Grocers, also known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc.(NYSE: NGVC), and nonprofit Beyond Pesticides are removing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in Longmont’s Roosevelt Park Memorial Rose Garden. Beyond Pesticides advocates for public health and environmental protection and works with partners in the U.S. The project, operating under the “Ladybug Love Your Neighborhoods” campaign, will replace current gardening practices with organic products. Pamela Lipshitz, director of public relations for Natural Grocers, said work in Roosevelt Park has already begun. The partnership plans to work with other communities and parks on projects that will later be announced. Lipshitz said Beyond Pesticides works with community leaders to identify public spaces, including parks, school grounds and playing fields. From there, site evaluation and training are provided for grounds-maintenance staff and service providers on management practices. There’s also educational resources on organic gardening. Natural Grocers said the partnership worked with Longmont city parks and natural resources director David Bell for the Roosevelt Park project. Gardening practices are a small part of a month-long effort from the partnership in honor of September’s Organic Harvest Month. The month was implemented in the early ’90s by the Organic Trade Association to promote organic food and agriculture in the U.S. through regional and local events. Natural Grocers wants to raise $100,000 for Beyond Pesticides this month. In stores, $1 from every purchase of a reusable limited-edition “Organic Month Headquarters” shopping bag will go toward the nonprofit organization. Additionally, customers may donate $1, $5 or $10 at Natural Grocer stores toward Beyond Pesticides. The grocery chain will have educational videos throughout the month on organic and environmentally friendly practices. Every week, Natural Grocer’s organic-farm vendors will be featured on its social media wi...
Natural Grocers kicks off organic-farming campaign with Longmont’s Memorial Rose Garden
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.enr.com
Mortenson to install turbines to produce 240 MW in Montana
ENR 2020 Top 400 Sourcebook: Pryor Mountain Wind Farm
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.standardmedia.co.ke
The seized products will be destroyed at the expense of the owners, in addition to any other legal action
Expired rice worth Sh2.3 million seized
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.kaieteurnewsonline.com
The Government of Panama has indicated that they are committed to clearing their debt of $1.9B owed to Guyana for rice exports. They also stated that they will be repaying with interest and they ar…
Panama commits to paying rice farmers debt with interest
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Climate Change, World Population, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture,
Brazilian Amazon fires near level of 2019 crisis
The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon last month was the second-highest in a decade for August, nearing the crisis levels that unleashed a flood of international condemnation last year.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Research, World Hunger, World Population,
University subject profile: agriculture, forestry and food
The study of land-based industries, such as farming, countryside management and animal rearing
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Middle East,
Istanbul loses its forests and agricultural lands, report says - Turkey News
Istanbul has lost one-fourth of its agricultural lands and one-fifth of its forest areas in the last 25 years, according to the Urban Analysis Report prepared by Istanbul Municipality.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA,
"It is worth noting that the increase in 2020 incomes is driven by government payments."
USDA’s Economic Research Service Releases Updated Farm Income Estimates | American Soybean Association
By Scott Gerlt • ASA Economist The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released an update to its farm income estimates yesterday. The numbers provide
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