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TOPIC(S): Organic, World Hunger, Urban Farming, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/06/2020 SOURCE: www.salon.com

54 million people in the U.S. may go hungry during the pandemic — can urban farms help?

In the COVID era, growing food locally has become more essential than ever.

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Crop Consultant, Sustainability, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.azocleantech.com

New Technology Could Increase Rice Grain Yield Under Changing Climatic Conditions

Rice is the most consumed staple food in the world. It is especially common in Asia, where hunger concerns are prevalent.

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TOPIC(S): Forestry, Beekeeping, World Hunger, Climate Change, Ag Africa, World Population,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.ghanabusinessnews.com

The baobab: The majestic tree of life - Ghana Business News

In Africa, especially in the Savannah region, where the weather is dry and severely hit by climate change conditions, making it difficult for many trees to survive or thrive, the Baobab Tree survives, thrives and also serves as source of life for many living creatures all year round. Background The Baobab Tree with its scientific …

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Topics: Forestry, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

University subject profile: agriculture, forestry and food

The study of land-based industries, such as farming, countryside management and animal rearing

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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Sustainability, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Hunger, World Population,

Miss Earth PH is the new poster girl of agriculture in Cordillera

    BAGUIO CITY, Sept. 4(PIA) -- A Cordilleran beauty queen who is an advocate of

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Topics: Forestry, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Middle East,

Istanbul loses its forests and agricultural lands, report says - Turkey News

Istanbul has lost one-fourth of its agricultural lands and one-fifth of its forest areas in the last 25 years, according to the Urban Analysis Report prepared by Istanbul Municipality.

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TOPIC(S): Food Waste, World Hunger, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/04/2020 SOURCE: www.msnbc.com

What food insecurity looks like in America

More than 37 million Americans are currently food insecure, according to USDA figures. The New York Times Magazine is out with a special report on food insecurity in the U.S., and reporters Adrian Nicole LeBlanc and Brenda Ann Kenneally discuss.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

We Can Solve Water Scarcity in the U.S., New Study Says

The U.S., like much of the world, has the compounding problem of growing population and an increased likelihood of drought due to the climate crisis. In fact, the Southwest is already in the throes of its worst drought in 1,200 years. Now, a new study has identified ways to revamp how water is utilized to thrive in a time of water scarcity.

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TOPIC(S): Education U.S. NorthEast, Water, Sustainability, World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

09/04/2020 SOURCE: phys.org

Study identifies first step to beating water scarcity

New research has revealed the locations and industries in the U.S. where efforts to improve water consumption would have the greatest benefit for economic activity and the environment.

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