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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Irrigation, Water, Equipment/Machinery, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population,

The most amazing machines in the world

Modern, unusual and amazing machines of agriculture and technology Music: 1. Break You In 2. Donors 3. Cruise 4. Dub Step In the Right Direction If you have any questions regarding the use of video content or any other questions or suggestions, write to the email address: vabubmail@bigmir.net

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Water, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population, Weather,

Farmers in Mali endorse climate-resilient and high-yielding crop varieties | News Break

Farmers in Mali, who volunteered to grow climate-resilient and locally adapted varieties of sorghum, pearl millet, groundnut and cowpea crops under the UE-APSAN-Mali project, demonstrated the superior features of their crops during a field visit by other farmers, seed producers and local officials. Small groups of selected highly motivated farmers identified through project implementing partners had carried out testing trials and demonstrations on their pilot plots.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Dairy, Water, Economics, Ag Australia/NZ, Sugar, Weather,

Not all grass is the same - NZ Herald

High sugar grasses a key component of dryland Canterbury dairy farm

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Irrigation, Water, Economics, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Gunnedah farmer turns his attention to renewable future

High energy costs inspire Scott Morgan to take action.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Soybeans, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Sustainability, Fertilizer, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Pothole farming: Conservative farming in drought-hit Zimbabwe

Instead of ploughing and sowing a large area, the “pfumvudza” method involves planting crops in small holes that trap rainwater.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Irrigation, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Population,

Dry run: the wet farming experiment that could sow seeds for future crops

Cambridgeshire project trials plants that thrive in more extreme weather, including sphagnum moss and bulrush

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Water, Economics, World Hunger, World Population, Ag Podcast Global, Weather,

Farmers Face Millions in Losses as Heavy Rains "Wipe Out" Their Produce

Several farmers across the island have experienced a complete wipe out of their farms by floodwaters costing millions of dollars.Nigel Levy, a farmer in St. Thomas says his loss is over a million dollars. Kingsley Palmer, a farmer from St Elizabeth says he suffered substantial losses, losing all of his tomatoes and experiencing extreme soil […]

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Cotton, Commodities, Agriculture US, Jobs, Water, Economics, Fertilizer, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities), Ag Africa, World Population, Ag Middle East,

The Fascinating Journey of the wonderful Fibre called Cotton

Soft, smooth-textured, light, airy, sheer and very comfortable fabric that comes in many forms and different avatars from coarse to real smooth, it has always been a favourite in different parts of the world. Which is that fabric?

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Education U.S. NorthEast, Water, Sustainability, Research, World Population, Weather,

Predicting plant water needs in a warmer, drier world

New research suggests dry air and warmer temperatures may prompt bigger than expected changes in how water moves through plants. The adjustment may allow plants to survive with less water in future droughts, while downshifting how much carbon they absorb.

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