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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Russia & CIS, Ag Europe, World Hunger,
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Ghana and Uganda ban grain and food exports

Global food protectionism is now in full swing. After India, some major EU food exporting nations like Hungary halted the export of certain crops. Many African countries are also banning the export of their produce.

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

Southern Africa faces new locust plague

Biblical locust swarms are laying waste to southern Africa's crops. But lessons learnt from a similar plague in East Africa show that regional cooperation and early detection are key to avoiding an equally big disaster.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

EU agriculture policy: What are the bones of contention?

The EU has been trying to reform its agricultural policy for years. It's one of the bloc's most contentious issues, with member states, lobby groups and environmentalist all trying to sway the debate. Here's an overview.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

The coronavirus pandemic: A threat to food security

For years, the Global Hunger Index has shown global advances in combating malnutrition. But the coronavirus pandemic could undo them, according to the latest report for German aid organization Welthungerhilfe.

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TOPIC(S): Water, Vertical Farming, World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.dw.com

Farming tech fit for the desert

With high temperatures and water scarcity, the Emirates might seem an unlikely place for a farm. Yet, as coronavirus and climate change heighten the desire for food security, could vertical farms be the solution?

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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Organic, Crop Consultant, Poultry, Pest Control, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Kenya: Farming with insects

A new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs in Kenya are using the larvae of black soldier flies as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal and soy. Could it take off internationally?

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