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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Water, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, Climate Change, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Singapore now home to one of the world's largest floating solar

Singapore News -It is capable of potentially offsetting more than 4,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Ag Europe, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities),

WTO chief targets EU's farm policy as part of global discussion on subsidies

The managing director of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said she wants to discuss China’s industrial subsidies but also state aid given to farmers, such as Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy, as part of efforts to improve the multilateral trading system.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Young Farmers, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Urban Farming, Coronavirus/COVID,

Community pantries, agriculture and youth initiatives | Inquirer Business

Community pantries, spearheaded by a spontaneous youth initiative, is a blessing for agriculture. Feeding our hungry with the fruits of our agriculture has suffered greatly from COVID-19 and increased poverty from unemployment. On Dec. 1, 2018, hunger incidence in Metro Manila was 9 percent. This more than doubled to 21 percent in August 2019. Despite […]

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Concern agriculture once again in firing line as China tensions flare

THERE are concerns agricultural commodities will once again bear the brunt of Australia's deteriorating relationship with China.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Young Farmers, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

'Gotchu fam': DA prods youth to engage in agri-biz with grant program

Venture into agriculture and you will instantly be provided with financial support, the Department of Agriculture (DA) told young Filipinos as it encouraged them to take this "leap of faith". Through the “Kabataang Agribiz Grant Assistance Program,” the agency aims to provide the youth with finan

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, GMO's, Ag Asia / Pacific,

China moves toward commercialization of GMO corn and soy - Alliance for Science

Chinese officials this week announced that genetically modified (GM) corn and soybean species have passed biosafety evaluations, moving the world’s most populous country closer to the commercialization of those two GM crops. According to reports in Chinese state-run media, two GM corn varieties and a soybean variety were among a total of 192 GM traits […]

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Rice, Irrigation, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Water, Fruit, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies,

La Union farm strengthens farming families, aims to boost agri-tourism in the province

La Union is one of the most popular surfing destinations in the Philippines to date. One farm that has been embracing this edge and promoting agri-tourism in the same province is Ibit’s Integrated Farm.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Insects, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Genes /Genetics, World Population, Education,

Stolen plant gene shields insect from plant toxins

Whiteflies stole the gene 35 million years ago

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Pest Control, Insects, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population,

Aggressive Asian hornets gain foothold in Pacific Northwest

Native insects have few defenses against the invasive hornets, which can quickly eradicate an entire hive of honeybees. But experts in Japan say the "murder hornet" serves as an important part of the broader ecosystem.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Dairy, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Chinese demand for liquid milk surges

Chinese consumption of liquid milk rose strongly in 2020 and is expected to continue growing in the coming decade.

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