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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture,

Warisan breeding millionaires through agriculture - Borneo Post Online

KOTA KINABALU: If Umno/BN can breed millionaires, Warisan breeds millionaires too, said Warisan vice president Datuk Junz Wong.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities),

U.S. ambassador to China stepping down | Farms.com

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Precision AG , Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies,

Agri Dept. intends to raise local rice sufficiency to 93%

The Department of Agriculture want to raise the level of the country's rice self-sufficiency to 93 percent this year, which can lead to three months worth of inventory including imports

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

The quality of Nigerian home-grown rice is poor: here's why

The Nigerian ministry of agriculture and rural development needs to focus on the adoption of modern rice processing techniques.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Beef Cattle, Ag Asia / Pacific, Ranching,

09/03/2020 SOURCE: www.latimes.com

Livestock ship carrying 42 crew, 5,800 cows sinks off Japan's coast

Rescuers are searching for a livestock ship that apparently sank off the coast of Japan during rough weather.

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TOPIC(S): Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population,

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

Sabah looking to increase revenue through aquaculture | Malay Mail

SEMPORNA, Aug 19 — Sabah is focused on developing its fisheries sector, including implementing a cage aquaculture industry, in order to increase revenue. Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, said currently the sector contributes RM2.8bil per year, but there is room to grow. “So...

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities),

09/01/2020 SOURCE: www.farmweekly.com.au

Sparks in Chinese economy ignite appetite for grain trade

China has embarked on a record grain buying spree as its economy rebounds from COVID-19.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

Hong Kong starts mass virus testing as China distrust swirls

HONG KONG: Hong Kong started conducting mass coronavirus tests on Tuesday, a health scheme that has been swept up in the political debate dividing the...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Hunger, World Population,

University graduate shines in agricultural business in rural China

Wang Yapeng checks the growth of crops in Nanpo Village of Pingshun County, north China Shanxi Province, Aug. 20, 2020. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)Unlike the most,

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

In the birthplace of coronavirus, life almost looks normal — until you look closer

Since bungling the initial coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China's Government has used compulsory smartphone tracking systems, constant promotion of masks and targeted lockdowns to snuff out outbreaks when they emerge. And it appears that's now paying off.

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