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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Middle East,

UAE, Israel Both Expect to Benefit from Agricultural Ties - The Media Line

The United Arab Emirates, where less than 1% of the earth is arable, is set to reap major growth from its agricultural sector with the help of Israeli technology after the two countries normalize relations.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

Poisoned chalice: Why China's scrutiny of Australian wine is bad news

While the Australian Government and winemakers deny any wrongdoing in a spat with China over wine prices, there could be more to the latest bump in the rocky relationship with our largest trading partner.

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08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.eadt.co.uk

Farmers highlight how they hope to meet ‘net zero’ climate target

A Fenland farmer’s efforts to keep carbon stored within his fields have been highlighted in a national publication showing how agriculture can achieve its “net zero” emissions target by 2040.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Young Farmers, Drones UAV, Sustainability, Fertilizer, Ag Australia/NZ,

Australia's Younger Agricultural Workforce Step up with XAG Drone for the Soaring Winter Crops

Australia's Younger Agricultural Workforce Step up with XAG Drone for the Soaring Winter Crops: Observing an increasingly growing demand of unmanned device applications during Australia's winter cropping season best seen in decades, XAG is on track to deploy drones to help farmers take the pressure off chemical use and preserve water. Faced with the expanded size of sown areas in Australia, XAG works with millennial drone entrepreneurs from Queensland to provide autonomous …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Precision AG , Irrigation, Oats, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability,

No-till farming: traditional ideas with new technologies to tackle current challenges

With soil health high on the EU policy agenda, EURACTIV spoke with US-based farmer Trey Hill, whose innovative approach to farming explores the potential of no-till agriculture, a practice that can contribute to the EU’s sustainability goals although some dismiss it as "technologically backward".

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08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.theguardian.com

How to buy direct from Australian producers: 'It's like having shares in a farm and your dividend is vegetables'

Finding a farm-direct produce box takes a bit of detective work, but the rewards can be heady

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08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.cnbc.com

Sustainable food production is becoming critical due to population growth, experts say

The question of how we feed the planet in a sustainable way is a pressing one.

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08/21/2020 SOURCE: civileats.com

Opinion Piece

Op-ed: A New Row-Cropping System in Iowa Offers Some Reasons for Optimism | Civil Eats

A pioneering approach to raising livestock and growing crops on the same land could diversify farm country, bring more income to farmers, and feed the communities where food is grown.

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08/21/2020 SOURCE: www.albawaba.com

Israeli Firm Mulls Promoting Desert Agriculture Projects In UAE | Al Bawaba

Arieli Capital, an investment firm that operates innovation centers in Israel and around the world, and a regional council in the Negev desert in Israel

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