TOPIC(S): Wheat, Ag Russia & CIS,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.brecorder.com

Russian wheat prices rise further on strong demand from importers

* Russia's September wheat exports seen at record level – Sovecon. * Domestic sunflower seed starts new season at record high prices

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TOPIC(S): Ag Africa, AgriBusiness, Education,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.farmersreviewafrica.com

Education is key to improving the African agribusiness - Farmers Review Africa

By; Levi Letsoko The South African agribusiness pool is filled with ample opportunities. Despite the various challenges facing the regional sectors, there seems to be a silver-lining for farmers who are directly investing in their own personal development as business leaders. Eastern Cape farmer and co-founder of CI Project Agricultural Co-operative (CIPACO) Andisiwe Mpumlwana is […]

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.agweek.com

‘60-inch corn’ row idea marches northward | Agweek

Farmers from Iowa to Minnesota and North Dakota are trying 60-inch corn rows, interseeded with crops or cover crops, to protect the environment while making a profit.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Climate Change,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.greenbiz.com

How the climate crisis will crash the economy | Greenbiz

The chickens are coming home to roost — and the economy is laying an egg.

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TOPIC(S): Poultry,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: www.poultryworld.net

Welfare label ensures a premium for meat and eggs

A group of poultry farmers in the French department of Sarthe focuses on animal welfare. The word ‘Liberté’ (liberty) is proudly printed on egg cartons and poultrymeat packaging. Several quality labels are designed to persuade consumers to spend more money on animal-friendly eggs and meat.

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Topics: Economics, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Ag Africa,

Bid to manipulate weather data: Maharashtra govt suspects ploy for higher insurance claims

WBCIS provides coverage to horticulture crops and farmers in Maharashtra have enthusiastically enrolled for the scheme.

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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Food Waste, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Low profile magic bullets in soil spotlight

"We could be on the cusp of something really exciting but it is still early days."

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Topics: Soil Health, Forestry, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

Cancel Earthworms

The “crazy worms” remaking forests aren’t your friendly neighborhood garden worms. Then again, those aren’t so great either.

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