
Topics: Irrigation, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, Regenerative Agriculture,
Govt too broke for Neckartal Dam irrigation scheme
AGRICULTURE minister Calle Schlettwein says the government has no money to set up the 5 000 hectare irrigation projects which were part of the bigger plan in constructing the Neckartal Dam.
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03/06/2021 SOURCE: people.com
The future of America's food system, Sen. Cory Booker says, "lies within our decisions we make about farming"
'A Revolution in the Making': Cory Booker Wants to Fix Our Food System and Reclaim Black Farmers' Heritage
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies,
SWCD recognizes conservation efforts of local farm families
The Clayton Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) recognized the outstanding conservation efforts of local farm families during its Dec. 3 meeting. This year’s award winners showcase a variety of conservation efforts and each recipient provides an outstanding example of what people can do to protect the natural resources enjoyed in northeast Iowa. The awards program is
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,
Agricultural overview: March quarter 2021 - Department of Agriculture
Andrew Cameron, Charley Xia and Rohan Nelson
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Topics: Sustainability, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Safety (Farm/Production),
International Women’s Day, 2021Removing Barriers to Women’s Leading Role in African Agriculture
Africa’s population will double by 2050 if growth rates continue their trajectory, but the creation of jobs is not keeping pace, with up to five times more young people seeking employment each year
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03/02/2021 SOURCE: www.dtnpf.com
USDA will extend enrollment for the latest round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Additional Assistance, dubbed CFAP-AA. Signup will continue, though payments under the program remain frozen. Trade and filling vacancies at USDA agencies are also areas that will draw attention, newly sworn-in Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Pandemic Aid, Relief and Health in Rural America Remain Top Priorities
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Topics: Agriculture US, Government / Policies,
Virtual NFU Convention starts today
Convention
The rumors are true: National Farmers Union’s 119th Anniversary Convention will be held virtually! In addition to being hosted online, the event will be structured a bit differently than it h…
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Topics: Agriculture US, Hobby Farming, Urban Farming, Government / Policies,
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Topics: Organic, Beekeeping, Fruit, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Ag South America, Pollinators,
Colombia's apiarists say avocado buzz is killing bees
For the second time in two years, Gildardo Urrego is scooping up piles of dead bees after an invisible evil invaded his hives in northwest Colombia, wreaking havoc among his swarms.
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Topics: USDA, Government / Policies, Climate Change,
‘We don’t have a day to waste’ on climate mitigation, says Vilsack
Actions could range from providing expert advice to producers to launching pilot projects that demonstrate best practices for climate mitigation.
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