John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population, Education,
Agricultural education too 'stale' for tomorrow's farmers, says expert
Agricultural education is “stale” and in need of a shake-up to help tomorrow's farmers meet the challenges ahead, according to a leading veterinary consultant and educator, Tommy Heffernan, who said the sector is facing a decade of "massive change".
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Crop Consultant, Crop Diseases, Plant Breeding, Coronavirus/COVID, Education,
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger, Pollinators, Education,
Microbe protects honey bees from fungal infections
IU researchers have identified a microbe that inhibits fungal growth in honey bees, which pollinate crucial crops.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Food Waste, Research, Education, Food Security/Shortage,
IPK researchers double the accuracy of wheat yield forecasts - Florida News Times
An international team of scientists, led by the IPK Leibniz-Institute, was able to double the accuracy of wheat yield predictions by increasing populations.Credits: IPK / Christophe Martin The enormous potential of big data has already been demonstrated in areas such as financial services and telecommunications. For the first time, an international team of researchers, led …
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Beef Cattle, Education,
Lifelike cow simulator teaches students how to help with calving
If you want to work on a dairy farm you probably need to know how to pull a calf, but practising on live animals is often not practical.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Organic, Agriculture Global, Fruit, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Education,
Meet the Appalachian Apple Hunter Who Rescued 1,000 'Lost' Varieties
Tom Brown's retirement hobby is a godsend for chefs, conservationists, and cider.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Cocoa, World Hunger, Ag Africa, Education,
28-year-old cocoa farmer encourages youth to venture into agriculture - Ghanamma.com
Business News of Saturday, 5 June 2021 Source: happyghana.com 2021-06-05 Esther started farming at a tender age of 14 A 28-year-old cocoa farmer in the Prestea Huni Valley of the Western Region, Esther Asantewaa has advised the youth of Ghana not to chase after white-collar jobs only. According to her, there is more money in […]
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Research, Education,
Common Mistakes to You Need to Avoid When Raising Sheep
Some common mistakes to avoid when raising sheep. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When it comes to raising sheep – or any kind of .....
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06/01/2021 SOURCE: news.illinoisstate.edu
Illinois State’s Department of Agriculture used to attract students from family farms who grew up baling hay and showing cattle.
Fertile ground: Ag program rooted in excellence
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Cocoa, Food/Nutrition, Ag Global Specialty Food, Government / Policies, Education,
Cameroon to open a cocoa academy in collaboration with French chocolate makers - CameroonOnline.org
Business in Cameroon | Today May 27, a delegation of the French Chocolate makers’ union is scheduled to meet the Cameroonian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MINADER). According to credible sources, during the audience, MINADER Gabriel Mbairobe and the delegation will sign the framework agreement for the creation of a 12-hectare cocoa academy baptized …
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