John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Climate Change, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
The road to zero hunger by 2030
Resilient food systems will have to be built back as the world is not on track to achieve global targets
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,
There's business in farming: How companies gain from agri sector reforms
The recent farm law changes unshackle farmers from restrictions on when, where, and to whom to sell. Here's a look at where companies can find investment opportunities in agriculture
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10/26/2020 SOURCE: thecsrjournal.in
Syngenta India as part of their commitment to creating awareness on safety and health of the farming community, organized a […]
CSR News: Syngenta reaches out to Yavatmal cotton farmers with assistance in COVID-19 - The CSR Journal
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10/19/2020 SOURCE: www.hindustantimes.com
The impact of climate change on India’s agriculture is more evident than ever before, but millions of small and marginal farmers do not have adequate safeguards, said a study released on Friday.
Millions of farmers don’t have safeguards against climate change impact - india - Hindustan Times
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10/17/2020 SOURCE: m.timesofindia.com
Nagpur: Extended rains are expected to bring another tough year for the region’s cotton growers.
Extended rains spell trouble for Vid cotton, soya growers | Nagpur News - Times of India
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soybeans, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population,
Agriculture dept urges soyabean farmers to reuse produce as seeds for next season
The Agriculture department has recommended that farmers identify the best of their crop and re-use them as seeds for three continuous years, before buying new ones. Prior to sowing, the seeds should be treated to avoid germination failure.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population,
The Revolutionary Uberization of Agriculture one step at a time
Uberization is a word derived from the functionality of Uber, the popular commute option in our fast-paced world. This word has various applications and con
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Rice, Economics, Ag India, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
Agri-reforms: LEAD farmers, don’t mislead them
State governments must use the agri-reforms to create a roadmap for agricultural transformation that takes them beyond the short term Rice-Wheat-led gains
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10/01/2020 SOURCE: www.counterpunch.org
Cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been officially approved in India and has been cultivated (illegally then legally) in the country for more than 20 years. Although GM mustard has been approved for commercial cultivation by India’s apex regulatory body for GM crops (the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee, GEAC), a public More
Bt Cotton in India is a GMO Template for a ‘Monumental Irreversible Catastrophe’ - CounterPunch.org
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Rice, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, World Population,
Olam urges international brands to adopt new rice eco-label to allow consumers to support farmers
Olam International is calling for retailers and food brands to back the new "Sustainable Rice Platform-Verified" Assurance Scheme and consumer pack label[1], which will allow consumers to choose products that directly support efforts to increase farmer incomes and reduce the environmental impact of...
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