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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

The Seed Industry's Work to Stamp Out Hunger - Seed World

In an era marked by growing populations and climate uncertainty, the imperative to combat hunger is urgent. It’s no surprise that the seed industry plays a pivotal role in this global challenge. Through innovations in seed technology and strategic partnerships, the industry is making strides toward stamping out hunger.

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TOPIC(S): Forestry, Agriculture Global, Cocoa,

05/14/2024 SOURCE: www.businesslive.co.za

Liberia cocoa farming risks undermining EU deforestation law

Farmers moving from Ivory Coast to Liberia looking for land for plantations

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TOPIC(S): Commodities, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Ag Africa,

05/14/2024 SOURCE: www.gisreportsonline.com

What mega-farming could mean for African economies

Mega-farming can improve food security and global trade for African countries, but its success depends on investment and the rule of law.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Security/Shortage,

Scientists behind giant 'Doomsday' seed vault win World Food Prize

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened in 2008 and now holds 1.25 million seed samples from nearly every country in the world.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Ag Europe, Coronavirus/COVID,

05/09/2024 SOURCE: www.nytimes.com

AstraZeneca Is Withdrawing Its Covid Vaccine Worldwide, Citing Low Demand

The shot is no longer being manufactured or supplied, and it is no longer authorized for use in Europe.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Ag South America,

05/09/2024 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com

As climate shifts, a leafhopper bug plagues Argentina’s corn fields

Global warming has brought Argentina’s corn farmers a dangerous new enemy: a yellow insect just four millimeters (0.16 inch) long that thrives in hotter temperatures and is threatening harvests of the crop. Meet the leafhopper.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Beef Cattle, Ag Europe, Regenerative Agriculture,

05/09/2024 SOURCE: www.euronews.com

Redirect farming subsidies from meat for climate's sake, World Bank says

EU member states and other high-income countries should shift subsidies from emissions-heavy ‘wasteful’ foods like red meat towards greener fruit and veg, according to the World Bank.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Young Farmers, Regenerative Agriculture,

05/09/2024 SOURCE: www.wrtv.com

Indianapolis charter school combats food insecurity by teaching students regenerative urban farming

Providing food to children living in food deserts is the main mission behind the program at Allegiant Prep Academy.

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Agriculture Global,

05/09/2024 SOURCE: vietnamnet.vn

Vietnamese farmers welcome low-carbon farming methods

Mekong Delta’s farmers are implementing a high-quality low-emission rice project on 1 million hectares of the total 7.1 million hectares of rice fields in the country.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture Global,

05/09/2024 SOURCE: www.seedworld.com

What an A-Maizing Crop! - Seed World

Corn, also known widely as maize, remains a critical crop used in a wide range of food, feed and industrial applications. As breeders continue to make progress, the importance of this crop as well as the diversity of its uses are expected to increase.

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.

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