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Topics: Cotton, Sustainability, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

Cotton an important piece of social fabric

The cotton industry has a record of promoting its environmental credentials, now it is doing the same regarding its social contribution.

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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture US, Economics, USDA, World Population,

Grain markets spurred by latest crop estimates out of the USA

Latest USDA report indicates tight supplies of key grains, which has pushed prices up.

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Topics: Sustainability, Ag Europe, World Hunger, World Population, Plant-Based/Animal Free, Plant Breeding,

France unlocks €100 million to develop its plant-based protein production

The French government intends to allocate €100 million to develop the country's plant-based protein production. The decision, however, is based more on commercial rather than environmental concerns. EURACTIV France reports.

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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

In last 10 years, nation has achieved self-sufficiency in food:

Bangladesh’s food security has been ensured due to timely decision making by the government, agriculture minister Abdur Razzaque said today.

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Topics: Soybeans, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population,

Agriculture dept urges soyabean farmers to reuse produce as seeds for next season

The Agriculture department has recommended that farmers identify the best of their crop and re-use them as seeds for three continuous years, before buying new ones. Prior to sowing, the seeds should be treated to avoid germination failure.

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Topics: Beekeeping, Urban Farming, World Population,

When it comes to beekeeping, your mood matters. Here's why

More of us have taken up beekeeping in our suburban backyards. But if you're not having any success handling them, it might be time for some self reflection.

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Topics: Organic, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population,

The Revolutionary Uberization of Agriculture one step at a time

Uberization is a word derived from the functionality of Uber, the popular commute option in our fast-paced world. This word has various applications and con

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Topics: Markets/Pricing, Economics, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Coronavirus constrain grain imports

Bulawayo's most popular daily newspaper

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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Research, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Genetic Engineering, Bioweapons, Junk Food and Chronic Disease:

The shocking truth is starting to come out about the real origins of COVID-19. But more shocking still is the way that this disease has shone a light on the fragility of our food system, the lack of

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Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Population,

Global Partnership to Plant 25 Million Trees for Australia's Bushfire Recovery

Global partners and local environmental organization join forces to launch one of Australia’s largest-ever restoration projects to support bushfire recovery Press Release: September 22nd, 2020. Global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the Global EverGreening Alliance and Greening Australia today mark the official launch of a major project to plant 25 million trees across Australia – one of the largest-ever privately funded restoration projects in the country. The project will cover approximately 20,000 hectares of land, equivalent to one-quarter of the city of Canberra in size, and create habitat for dozens of endangered species. Establishing 25 million trees will sequester approximately 4.25 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over a 25-year crediting period, equivalent to the emissions produced by 920,000 cars running for an entire year. The large-scale environmental project is a collaboration between AstraZeneca’s global initiative AZ Forest supported by partner One Tree