Economics
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Water, Economics, Ag India, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

Crop planting soars to a record, bumper harvest expected

Planting in the current kharif season has surpassed the previous best of 107 million hectares achieved in 2016-17. With sowing still on, the area will further go up.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

In the birthplace of coronavirus, life almost looks normal — until you look closer

Since bungling the initial coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China's Government has used compulsory smartphone tracking systems, constant promotion of masks and targeted lockdowns to snuff out outbreaks when they emerge. And it appears that's now paying off.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Hunger, Vegan, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Think you don't want to eat insects? Try eating a cricket

Insects are delicious and nutritious and can be grown in shipping containers in the middle of cities and towns. Is it time Australians joined the 2 billion people around the world who eat insects daily?

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Russia & CIS, USDA, Government / Policies, World Population,

Russia on track to have one of its largest-ever grain harvests — RT Business News

Russia on track to have one of its largest-ever grain harvests

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TOPIC(S): Equine/Horse, Economics, Ag Europe, Government / Policies,

08/30/2020 SOURCE: www.standard.co.uk

Fear and mystery as horses across France killed in 'ritual' attacks

A series of attacks on horse and ponies across France have left police baffled and struck fear into the country’s equestrian community. Agriculture minister Julien Denormandie said there had been

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Economics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

COVID-19 and livestock market systems: The impact of COVID-19 on livestock-based economies in the Horn of Africa - Ethiopia

English Analysis on Ethiopia and 4 other countries about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic, Insect Infestation and more; published on 26 Aug 2020 by Mercy Corps

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Economics, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,

National Forest Foundation Taking Donations For Restoration Efforts In Areas Impacted By Grizzly Creek Fire

The foundation works alongside the U.S. Forest Service and while it helps with forest restoration projects across the nation, it has contributed more than $13 million to efforts focused in the White River National Forest.

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Economics, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population,

08/29/2020 SOURCE: vietnamnews.vn

Pig imports push domestic pork prices down

Efficient reproduction of pigs and enhancing imports of frozen pork and live pigs have made prices of live hogs fall, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Economics, Fishing (Commercial), Climate Change,

08/29/2020 SOURCE: www.adn.com

Alaska salmon returning smaller amid climate change and competition with hatchery fish, study finds

The decline encompasses salmon runs all over the state but varies by species and region.

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