Government / Policies
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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Topics: Corn/Maize, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population,

Zimbabwe's 'command agriculture' a huge flop, free market a success

Zimbabwe imported agricultural products worth more than US$1bn - half of it maize - last year despite investing more than US$3bn in "command agriculture", a controversial programme to ensure food self-sufficiency introduced in 2016

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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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TOPIC(S): Rice, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies,

09/26/2020 SOURCE: www.thenational.com.pg

Maru impressed with rice farming, pledge support for mill - The National

By GYNNIE KERO MORE than 70 families in Yangoru-Saussia, East Sepik are focusing on rice farming to generate income and as the staple food for their meals. MP Richard Maru …

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Topics: World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

New wave of famine could sweep through the globe: UN officials

The global hunger crisis caused by conflict and compounded by Covid-19 pandemic is moving into a dangerous phase, the head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said.

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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Government / Policies,

Morocco Announces Crop Rotation Program for Next Agriculture Campaign

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture announced the establishment of a crop rotation program for its next agricultural campaign.

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

09/17/2020 SOURCE: indianexpress.com

Festive demand, rising prices of milk products help dairy farmers see recovery after Covid lows

On Tuesday, prices of SMP at Global Dairy Trade (GDT), the fortnightly auction platform of New Zealand’s Fonterra Cooperative, averaged $2,889 per tonne.

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Topics: Rice, Soil Health, Organic, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

UN-backed label launched to help shoppers choose environmentally friendly rice

A new ecolabel launched today by the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) will help shoppers reduce their environmental impact by identifying rice that has been sustainably produced. The SRP – a grouping of over 100 public, private, research, financial institutions and civil society organizations led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)  and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)– has developed the “SRP-Verified” Label to reduce the environmental impact of one of the largest food crops in the world.

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