John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag South America,
Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project Launched
The Government on Thursday launched the Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project aimed at assisting farmers increase productivity and acc
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JAMES MSASA
Topics: Economics, Government / Policies,
African startups can secure development funding through AfCFTA Vision Challenge - Disrupt Africa
African tech startups have been invited to apply for the AfCFTA Vision Challenge, which offers them the opportunity to secure investment from development finance institutions while also putting them in prime position to benefit from the opportunities offered by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. Ratified by 54 African nations, the AfCFTA creates a continent-wide free trade area, and is a
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
Government puts in R1bn to give the Covid-hit agricultural industry a boost
The government has set aside a R1 billion employment stimulus package for small-scale and subsistence farmers.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Government / Policies,
Why should Indian agriculture be liberalised when in most countries governments subsidise it?
Without some support from the state, the smallest of Indian peasants would be even more vulnerable.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,
Digitisation Could Transform African Agriculture
Placing an online order for farming inputs saves Velebantfu Dlamini about USD12 in transport fees for a round trip of about 320 kilometres. The 26-year-old vegetable farmer from Nkhungwini in the Shis
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: GMO's, Research, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,
Australian OGTR Invites Public Comments on GM Clover Field Trial
The Australian Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) invites comments from the public to assess license application DIR 176 from PTM Solutions Australia Pty Ltd to conduct a field trial of white clover genetically modified for increased condensed tannins in leaves.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,
Fresh kick-off for agri-food systems transformation
25 November, 2020/Rome - Global leaders called today for an urgent action to transform agri-food systems to make them more sustainable and resilient
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,
‘Agriculture has carried on’ during the pandemic: Keystone Agriculture Producers
The farm lobby group held a virtual district meeting last week to check in with its members safely during the pandemic.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, USDA, Government / Policies,
Major unions back Fudge for Agriculture secretary
Three major unions, including the largest union for meatpacking workers, are pushing the incoming Biden administration to select Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio) as the next Agriculture secretary.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Sustainability, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
New rule clears Indonesia’s protected forests for agribusiness
Indonesia’s environment ministry has issued a new regulation aimed at boosting domestic crop supplies, but critics say it prioritises the interests of agribusiness at the expense of small farmers and...
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