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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Survey to track impacts of coronavirus on Agribusinesses in Ghana begins - Ghanamma.com

Business News of Friday, 26 March 2021 Source: business24.com.gh 2021-03-26 The survey will also assess measures put in place by agribusinesses to mitigate the impacts of COVID The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), is conducting an Agribusiness Tracker Survey […]

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, AgriBusiness, Ag Labor, Weather,

Impact of a second Dust Bowl would be felt worldwide

Catastrophic shock to US agriculture would deplete reserves, including those of other countries: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems.

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Topics: Commodities, Agriculture Global, Economics, Fertilizer, Transportation, Trade (Commodities), Ag Africa, World Population, Commodity/Trade Groups,

Fertilizer Logistics in West Africa - IFDC

Written by Oumou M. Camara, Ph. D, Regional Director and Stella Obanyi-Brobbey, Soil Fertility Expert, IFDC North and West Africa, Ghana / Posted Courtesy of Fertilizer Focus / Download as PDF West Africa’s ability to reach sustained economic transformation, poverty reduction and secure the future of food and nutrition hinges on transforming its agriculture sector. The sector currently contributes […]

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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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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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Topics: Jobs, Agriculture Global, Water, Hydroponics , Vertical Farming, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Feature: Tanzanian woman pioneers in hydroponic farming

DAR ES SALAAM, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Our lettuce is free from pesticides and other industrial chemicals, 47-year-old Mwamy Mlangwa confidently puts the tagline o

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Topics: Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Economics, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Aussie shoppers to pay more for fruit and veg amid worker shortage

Australians could soon be paying 30 per cent more for their fruit and vegetables, as severe farm labour shortages drive a massive fall in horticultural production.

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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Research, Ag Innovation, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Agrivoltaics scores impressive triple win, but some food safety concerns remain

A win-win is always welcome. But what about a win-win-win? Researchers say that’s what’s possible with agrivoltaics, a groundbreaking system that combines

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,

OF. STUDIO proposes a moving, cloud-like object to generate solar energy in remote locations

the concept by OF. STUDIO uses recycled materials and a system of photovoltaic cells to turns the sun's rays into energy.

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Recycling, Sustainability, Research, Climate Change, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

How Marine Animals Could Be Used to Clean Up Nature’s Big Pollutant: Microplastics - UConn Today

How shellfish like mussels and oysters can play a role in filtering the harmful microplastics that end up back in our environment.

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