John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Research, Fertilizer, Ag Asia / Pacific, World Population,

Revolutionising agriculture: Bio-fertilisers from palm oil empty fruit

On an industrial scale, bio-fertilisers from palm oil empty fruit bunches should be promoted as an alternative to the widespread use of chemical fertilisers in Malaysia.

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Organic, Cocoa, Food/Nutrition, Vegan, Consumer/Retail,

New products – Nestle, General Mills cereal JV in UK organic launch; Mars adds to vegan chocolate range; Ferrero launches Kinder biscuits in France

This week's selection of new products includes the UK launch of an organic variant of Cheerios breakfast cereal from Nestlé and General Mills, and Kinder biscuits from Ferrero.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Agriculture US, GMO's, Ag Asia / Pacific, Trade (Commodities),

01/12/2021 SOURCE: www.bloombergquint.com

China Approves Two GMO Corn Strains for Imports as Demand Soars

China approved two genetically modified corn varieties as demand for animal feed surges.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Poultry, Food/Nutrition,

Tyson, Pilgrim’s Agree to Settle Some Chicken Price-Fixing Claims

Restaurant chains, supermarket operators and food distributors have accused Tyson, Pilgrim’s and other chicken companies of coordinating production and pricing to boost prices.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Jobs, Economics, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Staring down Covid, agri among few sectors to grow in FY21 in arid economy

Agriculture is the only sector expected to clock a positive growth in 2020-21 as per the estimates released by MoSPI

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Food/Nutrition, Consumer/Retail,

01/11/2021 SOURCE: geneticliteracyproject.org

‘All foods contain pesticides, and 99.99% are natural’: 8 critical facts about chemicals that help us grow food

In the United States, we live in an affluent culture whose standard of living is high compared to other nations. Yet, we fail to be grateful for the

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
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Topics: Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Research, USDA,

250 hogs culled in Albay town to curb spread of African Swine Fever | Inquirer News

At least 253 hogs were culled in Daraga town in Albay province on Monday to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

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