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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Ag Africa, Coronavirus/COVID,

Why COVID-19-impacted World Food Day 2020 is the time to prioritize investments in food systems

World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization, but celebrations this 16 October are muted due to the coronavirus. COVID-19’s multi-sectoral impact should have governments and development institutions rethink investments in food security, healthy diets, and building infrastructure that supports how...

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/19/2020 SOURCE: civileats.com

The Pandemic Has the Potential to Finally Transform Meat Processing in the U.S. | Civil Eats

Some states are addressing the bottleneck in the industry by allowing state inspectors to approve direct-to-consumer and interstate sales. And new federal legislation could make those efforts possible nationwide.

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TOPIC(S): Jobs, Economics, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Helping the farmers during the corona crisis

Orna Moller is lending Western Galilee agriculture a helping hand by organizing a market in her own home.

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TOPIC(S): Organic, Poultry, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.perthnow.com.au

Aussies go crazy for more eggs

Aussie farmers are hiring more staff to cope with the demand for local produce, including eggs, which has seen profits soar higher.

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TOPIC(S): Markets/Pricing, Livestock/Meat, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/18/2020 SOURCE: www.watoday.com.au

'Deeply concerning pattern': COVID outbreaks detected in two livestock ships docked off WA

The vessels are the third and fourth ships to sail into WA waters with COVID-19 cases on board in less than three weeks, sparking a call by Health Minister Roger Cook for increased safety measures.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Coronavirus/COVID,

Bacon-Scented Face Masks? Hormel Foods Announces It Is Giving Away Free Black Label 'Breathable Bacon' Masks | Hormel Foods

Bacon lovers, there's a new face mask for you.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

USDA pays $1.5 billion a week in coronavirus relief

In just three weeks, the USDA sent $4.52 billion to farmers and ranchers through its new coronavirus relief program, data released on Tuesday show.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Coronavirus/COVID,

10/15/2020 SOURCE: www.prnewswire.com

Consumer support of farmers grows as a result of COVID-19 challenges, new study shows

/PRNewswire/ -- A recent Cargill study found a majority of consumers stand ready to rally around farmers in support of their efforts to put food on tables...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Study highlights flaws in global disease mapping

A UWA study has shown that maps routinely produced to track the spread of diseases such as COVID-19 are flawed.

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