Economics

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Israeli start-up makes vertical farms to grow crops in city parking lots

Vertical farms subvert the space limitations of cities by allowing for portable, shipping container-esque produce farms that can operate in any urban environment.

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10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.startribune.com

Some snow is no big deal because Minnesota farmers were far ahead on this year's harvest

Soybeans are mostly in, and corn is way ahead of schedule despite the early cold.

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Topics: Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

There's business in farming: How companies gain from agri sector reforms

The recent farm law changes unshackle farmers from restrictions on when, where, and to whom to sell. Here's a look at where companies can find investment opportunities in agriculture

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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Precision AG , Oats, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

BDA finances 500 agricultural projects

Luanda - The Development Bank of Angola (BDA) has financed, since its creation 14 years ago, more than 500 projects in the agricultural sector in different regions of the country, said the CEO, Henda Inglês, who did not disclose the values.

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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Fertilizer, Ag Europe, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Regenerative Agriculture,

French start-up Ynsect set to build world’s largest insect farm

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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Sustainability, Ag Europe, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

EU agriculture policy: What are the bones of contention?

The EU has been trying to reform its agricultural policy for years. It's one of the bloc's most contentious issues, with member states, lobby groups and environmentalist all trying to sway the debate. Here's an overview.

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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Education,

Simple Seed Coating with Peptides Leads to Big Plant Growth Improvement

Researchers at Noble are exploring the potential for native small peptides to be applied as seed coatings to enhance plant growth and return carbon back to the soil.

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Topics: Young Farmers, Economics, Aquaculture/Fish Farming, Fishing (Commercial), World Hunger, World Population,

Saint Lucia’s Women and Youth in Agri/Fisheries Small Business Sectors to be Empowered - St. Lucia News From The Voice St. Lucia

THE United Nations and Government of Japan through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) Wednesday launched...

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