John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Cotton, Commodities, Agriculture Global, Ag Africa,
Malawi farmers claim 100% yield boost using insect-resistant Bt cotton
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) says Bt cotton – a genetically modified variety – has improved farmers’ yield by 100 percent.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger,
What does the rise of AI in agriculture mean for the future of farming? – Monash Lens
With automation becoming increasingly widespread in industrial farming, new research examines the role and status of the “farmers” as they spend more and more time managing IT systems. Read more at Monash Lens.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Poultry,
Animals Farmed: egg crisis, new farmed fish killing rules and decoding pig grunts
Welcome to our monthly roundup of the biggest issues in farming and food production, with must-read reports from around the web
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Ag Africa,
Annual milk production rises to 2.81 billion litres
Whereas milk production continues to grow, consumption remain low, standing way below WHO’s recommended per capital of 200 litres
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04/11/2022 SOURCE: www.stuff.co.nz
Opinion Piece
OPINION: Organic and regenerative farming techniques aren't going to provide the solution to the climate crisis.
How to keep feeding the world while fighting climate change
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Agriculture Global, Economics,
The Cure for Higher Prices? The Global Acreage Expansion Continues
Since 2020, global acreage has been expanding, especially for oilseeds. Here’s a look at global acreage expansion in 2022.
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04/11/2022 SOURCE: news.osu.edu
When it comes to solving Earth’s climate crisis, the agricultural and forestry sectors are some of the hardest areas to change, yet a new report suggests that these areas will play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The latest report by the U.N Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, released earlier this week, summarizes new ...
Agriculture plays key role in limiting climate change
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Pollinators,
Why a new type of super honey bee could offer hope against a deadly threat wiping out hives
Researchers say it is feasible to introduce the new breed widely raising hopes of a global recovery in honey bee populations
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Sustainability, Research, Pollinators,
Selective breeding sustainably protects honey bees from Varroa mite
A new breed of honey bees provides a major advance in the global fight against the parasitic Varroa mite, new research shows.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Commodities, Markets/Pricing, Agriculture Global, Ag India, Coronavirus/COVID,
Agriculture exports touch historic high of $50 billion
As per the provisional figures released by the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCI&S), the agricultural exports have grown by 19.92% during 2021-22 to touch $50.21 billion.
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