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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Africa,

Hostile takeover: Why seed sovereignty in Africa is under threat

Some governments are reforming their laws to make it harder for farmers to save, exchange and sell seeds, the agenda being corporatisation of the seed sector

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Government / Policies, Climate Change,

France remains reluctant to green its agriculture, despite criticism from the European Commission

The EC had asked that France review its plan for the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy, saying it lacked environmental ambition. The French Ministry of Agriculture maintained its position.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Commodities, Agriculture US, Organic, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Government / Policies,

High production costs impacting farmers

Inflation is raising the stakes for farmers as production costs rise....

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Ag Africa, seafood,

Oysters and honey: The perfect combination for Senegal’s Delta of Saloum

The Delta of Saloum’s mangrove forest is rich in beauty and biodiversity, but it has suffered from years of deforestation, disrupting the area’s ecosystem and threatening the livelihoods of the area’s farmers and fishers. Recently, a collaborative project has begun to tackle both problems by funding a restoration of the mangrove and supporting local farmers’ associations.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

04/28/2022 SOURCE: www.zmescience.com

Rock dust could be the next big thing to bring down agriculture emissions

Managing agricultural soil with rock dust can capture a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability,

‘Planting green’ conservation practices restore, improve soils

For Watertown farmer Tony Peirick, the practices of no-till and cover cropping have made a huge difference in improving soils on his fields.

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Sustainability, Consumer/Retail,

04/26/2022 SOURCE: www.yahoo.com

The Best Sustainable Women’s Fashion Brands to Support During Earth Month and Beyond

Do your closet and the planet a favor by shopping these eco-conscious labels worn by Emma Watson, Taylor Swift, Mandy Moore and other stars.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Sustainability,

04/25/2022 SOURCE: www.businessinsider.com

Indonesia, the world's top cooking-oil exporter, says it's going to ban exports of the oil this week, and it's sent the global prices of edible oils soaring

Indonesia accounts for about half of the world's supply of palm oil — the world's most widely used vegetable oil.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Agriculture US, Sustainability, Beef Cattle, Environment,

04/25/2022 SOURCE: ukragroconsult.com

US farmers and ranchers lead on sustainability – report 25.04.2022 - UkrAgroConsult

US farmers' and ranchers' world-leading sustainability efforts, including the US beef community's commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, the US pork community's goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2030, and the US dairy community's commitment to achieve GHG neutrality by 2050, are among the significant contributions highlighted in the most […]

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Hemp, Sustainability, Pollinators,

04/21/2022 SOURCE: kenh43.com

Cannabis Is A Favorite Of Bees, And It Could Help Them Repopulate ✓

Bees like hemp, according to a recent study. It appears that taller hemp plants attract a large number of bees.

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