Sustainability
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, World Population, Ag South America, Weather,

Loss to agriculture sector due to rain over $1 billion

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has indicated that the damage to crops, livestock and infrastructure caused by continuous rainfall over the last four days is almost at $1 billion and counting. Minister Floyd Green stated that...

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Organic, Sustainability, Hydroponics , Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.csmonitor.com

Rooftop farms in Jordan help Gazans reconnect with lost land

Rooftop hydroponics may be a far cry from the tilled fields of Gaza. But the act of farming still speaks to the soul of refugees in a camp in Jordan.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Israeli start-up makes vertical farms to grow crops in city parking lots

Vertical farms subvert the space limitations of cities by allowing for portable, shipping container-esque produce farms that can operate in any urban environment.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Sustainability, Ag Innovation,

Sustainable Food Supply Chain Begins With Startups On The Farm

Planting the right seeds, using the right field, improving growing conditions, as well as harvesting and post-harvest practices can have positive impact.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Precision AG , Oats, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

BDA finances 500 agricultural projects

Luanda - The Development Bank of Angola (BDA) has financed, since its creation 14 years ago, more than 500 projects in the agricultural sector in different regions of the country, said the CEO, Henda Inglês, who did not disclose the values.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Europe, Climate Change, World Population,

No wine left behind: How Germany wants to adapt to climate change

Winegrowers are facing unprecedented challenges from climate change, like hot summers or water shortages, but the warmer climate also favours certain types of cultivation. The German government's adaptation strategy is designed to help the winegrowing sector, but to what extent does it help them in practice? EURACTIV Germany reports.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Fertilizer, Ag Europe, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Regenerative Agriculture,

French start-up Ynsect set to build world’s largest insect farm

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, FFA/4-H, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

Meadow FFA Tops Blue Jeans Go Green Denim Drive

A group of West Texas students are reaping rewards from the Blue Jeans Go Green denim drive sponsored by PhytoGen.

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Beef Cattle, Climate Change, Ranching, Weather,

10/28/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

Methane and grazing: A broader view

Emissions are balanced when regenerative grazing of livestock sequesters carbon and oxidizes methane.

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