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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research,

Reforestation can only partially restore tropical soils

Tropical forest soils play a crucial role in providing vital ecosystem functions. They provide nutrients for plants, store carbon and regulate greenhouse gases, as well as storing and filtering water, ...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

09/16/2020 SOURCE: www.weforum.org

Tony Blair: Why it's vital we are giving African agriculture the attention it needs

'The inability of many poorer countries’ agricultural systems to meet their populations’ most basic needs will have huge geopolitical consequences if not tackled urgently.'

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Economics, Research, Education,

Cotton farmers profit from simple steps to help pollinators

Bees and other pollinating insects are under stress worldwide. Research in South Texas shows that simple steps like planting wildflowers near fields can help pollinators and boost farmers' profits.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Research, World Hunger, World Population,
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Climate Change, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Climate Week Event to Address How Soil Health Can Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions for U.S. Agriculture

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sep. 14 /CSRwire/ - The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the nonprofit organization charged with safeguearding and enhancing soil health, will host Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions in U.S. Agriculture through Soil Health, September 22, 2020, as part of Climate...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Potatoes, Ag Global Specialty Food,

09/14/2020 SOURCE: economictimes.indiatimes.com

Potato prices soar amid drop in production, increase in demand

Demand for potato, a staple for Indian kitchens, has been rising during the pandemic as the tuber can be stored longer than other vegetables.

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Population,

09/11/2020 SOURCE: mipt.ru

Scientists map freshwater transport in the Arctic Ocean

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

How Women-Led Agribusinesses Are Boosting Nutrition In Africa - Africa.com

Oluwaseun Sangoleye’s son developed rickets after rejecting baby formula. So she started a business to make natural baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients in Nigeria.

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