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John LaRose Jr.
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Pollen and Heat: A Looming Challenge for Global Agriculture

Farmers and scientists are increasingly observing that unusually high springtime temperatures can kill pollen and interfere with the fertilization of crops. Researchers are now searching for ways to help pollen beat the heat, including developing more heat-tolerant varieties.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Russia & CIS, Ag Europe, World Hunger,

Ukraine’s agriculture industry sees huge losses | DW | 13.06.2022

Much of the intense fighting is now focused on Ukraine’s agricultural regions the south and east. DW correspondent Nick Connolly visits a farmer on the frontlines near Mykolaiv.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag United Kingdom, World Hunger, Government / Policies,

Inheritance tax fears deterring agri-environment scheme entry - Farmers Weekly

Concern about the risk of changing their land's tax status is deterring farmers from entering agri-environment agreements requiring a change of use,

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Topics: Wheat, Commodities, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Ag Russia & CIS, World Hunger, World Population,

Western Kansas wheat crops are failing just when the world needs them most

Russia's war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies, driving up demand and prices for wheat. But after months of drought, many western Kansas farmers won’t have a crop to sell.

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Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Tech,

AI & Technology can Address Challenges in Indian Agriculture Sector, says New Report

The entire system must adapt to a holistic approach based on indigenous and traditional farming knowledge combined with transformative smart farming practises, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques, according to the report.

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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Food Security/Shortage,

Declining trend: Public spend on Indian agriculture has shrunk in a decade

Public expenditure on the primary sector has declined faster than its relative importance in the economy

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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

Which agricultural powerhouses can shore up world food supplies?

New research from the University of the Potomac shows that the food favoured in different countries does not necessarily correspond with what is ...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Ethanol/Biofuel, Hemp, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Hemp Ethanol Could Replace Gas And Cost 4 Times Less at The Pump, Biofuel Expert Claims

Why aren’t we using hemp fuel? Hemp ethanol would cost about a quarter of what gasoline costs at the pump with just a fraction of the government subsidies – if we grew more of it – bio-fuel expert Tim Castleman says. In 2001, Castleman published a research paper on his […]

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Topics: Crop Consultant, Ag Russia & CIS, Ag Europe, Government / Policies, World Population, Food Security/Shortage,

Farmers warn UK must wake up to food security risks

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the importance and fragility of food security at home and abroad – and the UK Government needs to wake up to the risks of sleepwalking into a disaster.

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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

What You Should Know About Bee Genetics - Hobby Farms

Certain genetic traits can influence mite resistance, cold tolerance and even temperament of bees, so study up before starting your hive.

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