John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Conservation/Tillage, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger,
The race to protect the food of the future – why seed banks alone are not the answer
A historian argues for conservation strategies that embrace creativity and diverse farming methods.
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01/25/2022 SOURCE: www.huffpost.com
Compost machines and living composters can help you repurpose food scraps, live more sustainably and grow seriously beautiful plants.
5 Easy-To-Use Composters That'll Help You Reduce Food Waste
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Food/Nutrition, Peanuts, Research, USDA,
Researchers work to improve pecan shelling process
USDA grant will help producers improve their yield.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Pesticides, Food/Nutrition, USDA, Food Security/Shortage,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Research, Genes /Genetics,
Are GMOs causing an increase in allergies?
The potential for allergies from foods with genetically modified ingredients is no higher than that in any food, including organics. New conventional ...
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Nancy Kavazanjian
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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