John LaRose Jr.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Insects, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, Genes /Genetics, World Population, Education,
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John LaRose Jr.
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.
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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03/10/2021 SOURCE: www.farmweekly.com.au
Lamb demand surge comes as increased reports of ASF continues to disrupt the Chinese pig herd.
China loves lamb and has a crush on mutton
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
How a Korean-American Farmer Is Sharing Her Heritage Through Rare Seeds
The heirlooms include an ancient 'apple melon.'
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