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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag India, Government / Policies,

Farmers welcome govt's proposal to keep agricultural laws on hold

Farmer leader Shivkumar Kakka, who has been a part of all the 10 meetings held with the government at Vigyan Bhawan here so far, said: "We do not trust the committee, but the government has offered to put the laws on hold... It is definitely a matter to consider. We will discuss this and eventually try to form an opinion."

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TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, Government / Policies, Ranching, US EPA,

01/20/2021 SOURCE: www.oregonlive.com

Interior Secretary grants 10-year grazing permit to Hammond Ranches Inc., hours before Trump leaves office

The action by outgoing Interior Secretary David Bernhard infuriated environmental advocacy groups.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Commodities, Economics, Ag India, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Focus more on agric sector investment to improve economy – Dr Sarkodie - Ghanaian Times

The government must pay attention to growing the country’s agricultural sector, an Economist, Dr Adu Sarkodie has suggested.  He said while many industries last year shrank amid the coronavirus pandemic, the sector recorded significant growth hence the need to focus more on it. “Your concentration must be on agric modernisation and industrialisation. So, going forward, …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Poultry, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies,

PHL now bird-flu free, says Dep't of Agriculture

(Eagle News) — There are no more cases of the Avian Influenza (AI) A(H5N6) virus or bird flu in the country, according to the Department of Agriculture. The DA said that as early as Jan. 8 this year, the World Organization for Animal Health has declared that the “country is now free of the last remaining A(H5N6) strain of the Avian Influenza (AI).” In a statement released on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the DA said that […]

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Topics: Organic, Vegetables, Fruit, Beyond Organic , Food/Nutrition, Government / Policies,
Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Soil Health, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, USDA, Government / Policies,

5 things you need to know about what Biden’s plan for a carbon market means for farmers

Biden's carbon market could be a valuable tool for fighting climate change, but farmers and experts have some concerns. Here's what you need to know.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,

01/19/2021 SOURCE: www.drovers.com

Trump Administration Leaves a Lasting Impact on Agriculture

From the unpredictability with trade to easing of regulations, the past four years have been a whirlwind with farmers, ranchers and policy experts looking back at the Trump Administration's impact on agriculture.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Vegetables, Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

Integrated approach to increase agricultural production, fishing - Saba News

The Caribbean islands Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba have good possibilities to im­prove domestic agricultural production and fishing, and to reduce the dependence on imported food, it appeared from a study conducted by Wageningen University and Research (WUR). A report was presented to the Dutch Parliament’s Committee for Kingdom Relations on Wednesday, January 13. As part …

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Commodities, Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

Maize Price Rise Sends Shockwave | The Nation Online | Malawi Daily Newspaper

The continued rise in maize prices is a threat to inflation outlook and household survival, particularly among low-income earners, analysts have warned.

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Topics: Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, Government / Policies,

Little evidence coffee companies' sustainability efforts have impact: Report

There is little evidence efforts by the world's top coffee roasters and traders to prevent human rights and environmental abuses are having any ...

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