Government / Policies
John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

COVID-19 impacts driving up acute hunger in countries already in food crisis - World

English News and Press Release on World and 10 other countries about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition and Epidemic; published on 15 Sep 2020 by FAO

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Weather,

Photos: U.S. Secretary of Agriculture meets with local farmers

Escambia and Santa Rosa County farmers met with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue after they were hit hard by Hurricane Sally.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Rice, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, World Population,

Olam urges international brands to adopt new rice eco-label to allow consumers to support farmers

Olam International is calling for retailers and food brands to back the new "Sustainable Rice Platform-Verified" Assurance Scheme and consumer pack label[1], which will allow consumers to choose products that directly support efforts to increase farmer incomes and reduce the environmental impact of...

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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Government / Policies, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Even Renewables Are Bigger In Texas

The Texas electric grid is scheduled to add almost more wind than it has in the past five years combined and almost triple its solar capacity this year. Yes, in 2020.

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TOPIC(S): Young Farmers, Tobacco, Government / Policies,
TOPIC(S): Coffee/Tea, Economics, Research, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population,

09/27/2020 SOURCE: www.independent.co.ug

Bugisu: Coffee farmers counting losses due to destructive dieback disease

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coffee farmers in Sironko, Bulambuli and Bududa district are counting losses due to the suspected outbreak of the dieback disease. James Gudoyi, a coffee farmer from Bumasabo sub-county in Bulambuli district says the disease makes the coffee plant to shade off all the berries and leaves before drying up. He …

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TOPIC(S): Economics, GMO's, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

09/27/2020 SOURCE: zambiareports.com

Biosafety Authority Destroys GMO Foods Seized From Game And Spar | Zambia Reports

The latest news, politics, business, and opinion from Zambia

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/27/2020 SOURCE: thehill.com

The movement to reform animal agriculture has reached a tipping point

The Farm System Reform Act has won broad support from this diverse coalition of organizations — including advocates for workers’ rights, faith-based initiatives, animal welfare, environmental

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TOPIC(S): Irrigation, Water, Economics, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

09/27/2020 SOURCE: www.rnz.co.nz

Agriculture industry, environmentalists lukewarm on National, Labour policies

Agriculture has found itself in a policy tug of war between National's Judith Collins and Labour's Jacinda Ardern this election.

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