TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Conservation/Tillage, Ag United Kingdom, Ag Global Specialty Food,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.eurekalert.org

Soil health is as environmentally important as air and water quality, say microbiologists

Healthy, sustainably managed soil is a critical ecosystem for continuous sustenance of plants, animals and humans globally. While the concept of 'soil health' still continues to evolve, the versatility of the concept allows its adoption by many stakeholders.

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Topics: Rice, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

Bacterial seed endophyte shapes disease resistance in rice

In rice, one endophyte (Sphingomonas melonis) colonizes seeds and produces anthranilic acid, which confers resistance to a bacterial pathogen (Burkholderia plantarii) in the plant.

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Research, Ag United Kingdom,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.fibre2fashion.com

Fashion for Good pilots resource efficient cotton farming

Fashion for Good, a global initiative that strives to make all fashion good, has launched a new, two-year pilot project in collaboration with leading brands Kering and PVH...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture Global, Climate Change,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.euronews.com

Climate change a ‘global emergency’, says world’s biggest opinion poll | Living

1.2 million took part across 50 countries, covering 56 per cent of the world's population.

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TOPIC(S): USDA,

01/27/2021 SOURCE: www.kosu.org

As Payments Dwindle, Farmers Drop Out Of USDA Conservation Program

Many farmers may not re-enroll in a conservation program that plays an important role in regenerating soil and water. Lower payments are influencing their

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Topics: Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Sorghum, Young Farmers, Sustainability, Ag Innovation, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

Young agri-entrepreneur shines in rural Zimbabwe

While agriculture forms an integral part of Zimbabwe’s economy, many young people still think of it as back-breaking labor that offers little economic benefit. However, things are slowly changing, …

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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Fertilizer, World Population, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture,

‘White gold’ guano fertilizer drove agricultural intensification in the Atacama Desert from ad 1000

The source of pre-Inca agriculture in the Atacama Desert of Chile has been the subject of multiple theories, but this Article uses preserved maize remains to deduce that coastal guano deposits were utilized in an impressive display of social and ecological sophistication.

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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

Agriculture Minister won't rule out WA Government intervention to save dairy industry

WA consumers may be asked to pay more for their milk if the State Government accepts an industry proposal to introduce a new retail levy.

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TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Food/Nutrition, Vegan,

01/26/2021 SOURCE: www.purewow.com

7 Ways to Get Protein If You're Cutting Back on Meat

If you're planning to cut back on meat, you're probably wondering where you'll get your protein. Discover 7 vegetables and lentils high in protein.

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