Government / Policies
TOPIC(S): Government / Policies, Commodity/Trade Groups, US EPA,

01/09/2021 SOURCE: www.drovers.com

EPA Administrator Nominee Regan Hosts Roundtable with Ag Leaders

EPA Administrator-designate Michael Regan hosted a virtual roundtable with members of the Ag CEO Council and staff, composed of leaders of some of the largest agriculture and farm organizations in the U.S.

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TOPIC(S): CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag Europe, Government / Policies,

01/09/2021 SOURCE: seedworld.com

A CRISPR Picture Emerges on European Union GMO Directive - Seed World

A European Court ruling widely interpreted to mean that all gene-edited organisms are GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) may not be as prescriptive as many first assumed. The view emerges in an article co-authored by John Innes Centre scientists Wendy Harwood and Penny Hundleby alongside EU scientists and law academics. In the ruling of July 2018, […]

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Topics: Cotton, Crop Consultant, Research, Government / Policies, World Population,

Lack of procurement centres hits cotton farmers in Andhra Pradesh

As against the normal 10 to 12 quintals per acre, the yield this time was seven to eight quintals only. 

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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Reform for farmers needs to look at more than mere efficiency of agriculture markets

Considering the critical importance of agriculture for livelihoods, health, food security, and also keeping in mind the vulnerability of Indian farmers, it is necessary to go beyond reductionist expediency in considering agricultural reforms.

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Topics: Crawfish, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), Government / Policies,

Young Fishermen’s Development Act approved by Congress - The Cordova Times

Bipartisan legislation similar to programs that provide training, apprenticeships and additional support in the agriculture industry has passed both houses of Congress, in support of the next generation of commercial seafood harvesters.

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Topics: Sustainability, Research, Ag India, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Old model of agriculture is a drag on the economy, rural living. New farm laws offer a way out

The next revolution — Green Revolution 2.0 — will come through in-depth research, better investment opportunities and access to the market. The three farm laws are a revolutionary step in that direction.

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Topics: Economics, Pest Control, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

ADB assisting to strengthen agri sector, mitigate locust attacks

The technical assistance for the programme will be in the amount of $1.50 million.

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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

Producers vs Consumers: Who do agriculture subsidies support? - Times of India

India Business News: NEW DELHI: The support for agriculture producers and consumer were significantly unlike between certain set of nations, numbers published by the OECD .

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