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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, Food Security/Shortage,

Study shows that certain bird species pose more food safety risk to crops than others

According to research from the University of California-Davis, concerns over foodborne risk from certain wild birds may not be as severe as once thought

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, Weather,

How plant-based diets not only reduce our carbon footprint, but also increase carbon capture

Almost 100 billion tons of CO₂ could be pulled out of the atmosphere by the end of the century. That is, if high-income countries switch to a plant-based diet. The double carbon profit of returning farmland to its natural state would equal about 14 years’ worth of agricultural emissions, researchers…

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Urban Farming,

Urban Farm Activist Victoria Beaty Is In Full Bloom

Since turning over a new leaf regarding her diet, everything has been coming up roses for the Growing Places Indy's executive director.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Food Security/Shortage,

Sub-Saharan Africa: Strengthening resilience to safeguard agricultural livelihoods - Kenya

English Analysis on Kenya and 21 other countries about Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Drought, Epidemic and more; published on 23 Dec 2021 by FAO

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Asia / Pacific, Weather,

DA readies P852-M fund for typhoon-hit agri sector

(DA file photo) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) will assist farmers and fisherfolk in areas affected by Typhoon Odette using PHP852.47 standby funds. The budget includes PHP500 million Quick Response Fund for the rehabilitation of affected areas; PHP148-million worth of rice seeds; PHP57.6-million worth of corn seeds; PHP44.6-million worth of assorted vegetables; and PHP100 million under the Survival and Recovery Assistance Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will also provide PHP164 million worth of fingerlings and assistance while PHP625,150 worth of drugs and biologics will be provided for livestock and poultry needs. DA also announced that there are available funds from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation to indemnify affected farmers. The agency continues to conduct assessment of damage and losses brought by "Odette" in the agri-fisheries sector. It coordinates with concerned national government agencies, local government units, and disaster response-related offices. Prior to the typhoon, a total area of 11,454 hectares of rice have been harvested from Mimaropa, Regions 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12 with an equivalent production of 34,433 metric tons amounting to PHP615.53 million. As for corn, 2,452 hectares have been harvested from Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Regions 8, 9, 11, and Caraga with an equivalent production of 6,965 metric tons amounting to PHP82.55 million. (PNA) }

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Middle East,

Uttarakhand CM Launched 'Milk Price Incentive Scheme' to Benefit over 50,000 People

On Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled the Milk Price Incentive Scheme, which will benefit around 53,000 people in the district.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Vertical Farming, Ag Innovation,

A Dutch vertical farming company has just been valued at over $1 billion

Infarm, an Amsterdam-headquartered start-up that grows food indoors in racks, has been valued at over $1 billion in a new $200 million funding round.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Food Security/Shortage,

Adorable & heartwarming, but is this really farming or is it gardening?

6-Year-Old Girl Is Officially Georgia’s Youngest Certified Farmer

Bravo to 6-year-old Kendall Rae Johnson! She is growing vegetable while still growing up!

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JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Ag Global Specialty Food, Food Security/Shortage,

Food Dehydration is crucial for decreasing food waste in Africa

Milwaukee Startup Helping Small African Farms Turn Waste into Livelihoods

Agricycle wants to address poverty and put a dent in global food waste. So far, it has created nearly 7,000 livelihoods in Africa and diverted 177 tons of food waste — and counting.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), World Hunger, Ag Africa,

Zambian entrepreneur capitalises on fish farming opportunities

Allan Mbale's company works with smallholder farmers to raise fish which it then sells to its clients.

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