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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger,

“The biggest loss of crop diversity came in the decades that followed World War II when, in an attempt to save millions from starvation, crop scientists found ways to produce grains such as rice and wheat on a phenomenal scale.”

Folks, We Gotta Start Farming Different Crops

Since World War II, we’ve created a highly productive but incredibly fragile food system.

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Team AgWiki
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Fertilizer, World Hunger, Food Security/Shortage,

The CEO of one of the world's biggest fertilizer companies says there will be a food crisis because of the war in Ukraine and the question is just 'how large' it will be

Russia accounted for almost a fifth of 2021 fertilizer exports, according to Trade Data Monitor and Bloomberg Green Markets.

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shared this 2 article 3 years ago

Epic Gardening's Kevin Espiritu Answers All Your Raised Bed Questions - Sunset Magazine

Epic Gardening's Kevin Espiritu walks us through the basics in prepping a raised bed this season.

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Team AgWiki
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, Ethanol/Biofuel, Ag Russia & CIS, Trade (Commodities), Commodity/Trade Groups,

Ethanol: The Fuel That Powers Putin

Ending America’s foolish subsidies for ethanol could aid Ukraine.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Gardening, Sweet Corn,

03/14/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

How to grow corn – step-by-step

Corn picked fresh from your backyard is sweet, tender and a must for the grill in summertime

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Vertical Farming, Ag Startups & Financing,

03/07/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Agritech start-up taps grant to develop robotic system for vertical farming operations

The company has launched several proprietary crop varieties - such as red and white strawberries, cherry tomatoes, komatsuna mustard vegetables and saffron - to date. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Fruit, Gardening,

03/07/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

When to plant vegetables – a month by month calendar

Planning when to plant vegetables is made easy with this handy monthly calendar

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Crop Consultant, Cellular Meat, Plant-Based/Animal Free,

02/28/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Opinion: Cow's Milk Without the Cow? How Cellular Agriculture Could Change the Dairy Industry

Technological changes that eliminate the need for livestock will likely disrupt the dairy industry as we know it. Plans to mitigate the risks this transition poses to farmer livelihoods and animal welfare should start now.

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TOPIC(S): Environment, Climate Change, Ag Africa, Weather, Food Security/Shortage,

02/21/2022 SOURCE: flip.it

Report: Severe Drought has Brought on Near Catastrophic Hunger in the Horn of Africa

NNPA NEWSWIRE — An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts not seen in more than 40 years. UN officials contend that malnutrition rates also have soared in the region.| By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The United Nations World Food Program is appealing to the world for at least $327 million to care for the urgent needs of 4.5 million people over the next six months and help communities become better-equipped to deal with extreme climate shocks. An estimated 13

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Team AgWiki
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

This fuel plant will use agricultural waste to combat climate change

A planned California hydrogen facility will offer an important test of a technology that researchers say may be critical for cleaning up the atmosphere.

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