John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Global Specialty Food, Regenerative Agriculture,

Mother-Daughter Make Organic Fertilizer Using Waste Tea Grounds

India: There is much more to tea than just taste and nostalgia. Packed with nutrients, it is being touted as a DIY organic fertilizer.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Bihar Entrepreneur Grows 50% of India's Makhana, Empowers 12,000

“The way we are going, in the next 2 to 3 years, we will successfully be able to contribute 70 to 75 per cent of the total makhana production in the world."

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Water, Environment,

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.fastcompany.com

Corporate agriculture consolidation in Wisconsin is leading to poisoned wells—and a political rethinking

A key Wisconsin voting bloc is pushing back on agricultural policy.

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TOPIC(S): Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population,

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.malaymail.com

Sabah looking to increase revenue through aquaculture | Malay Mail

SEMPORNA, Aug 19 — Sabah is focused on developing its fisheries sector, including implementing a cage aquaculture industry, in order to increase revenue. Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, said currently the sector contributes RM2.8bil per year, but there is room to grow. “So...

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.abc.net.au

Huon Aquaculture's revenue grew, but the salmon grower still took a hit due to COVID-19

Feeling the pinch from COVID-19, Huon Aquaculture has raised millions of dollars after it issued new shares on the stock market as it grapples with rising debt levels — despite growing its revenue last financial year.

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Topics: Crop Consultant, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Ag Podcast Global,

Families left ‘roaming like weeds’ in Uganda, forced to make way for commercial farming

Tension often arises on abandoned African land concessions, researchers say, with landless people settling in the areas, only to be moved out when new owners acquire the land

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Education U.S. NorthEast, Gardening, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

The Chabad Farm House: 25 Acres of Judaism in New York’s Hudson Valley - Hebrew school is in the barn, and there’s a rustic kosher market amid wildflowers

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture,

Select the right tree for fall planting in Illinois

URBANA, Ill. – After spring, fall is the next best time to plant a tree. When adding trees to the landscape, it’s important to research and make a suitable list of tree species. Select a proper planting location based on mature size, preferred soil conditions, disease and pest resistance, and multi-seasonal interest, says Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator."While shopping for trees at a garden center, inspect them carefully before

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Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, World Population,

Coffee prices touch new high, but Indian exporters unable to cash in on it

Prices are expected to increase further since the outlook for a smaller coffee crop in Vietnam, the world's largest robusta coffee producer, is boosting robusta prices

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