JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Markets/Pricing, Sustainability, AgriBusiness,

Dear Sirs/Madam
I am forwarding to you the areas which we have here in Tanzania looking for potential investors to join hands with us under Joint Venture Partnership Basis.
1) Agriculture... We have suitable areas for agriculture of which include for Sunflowers, Sesame, Cashew nuts,...Read More

John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Economics, Research,

Sheep show the contamination by microplastics in the agricultural soils of Murcia

In recent times, the increase in plastic residues has been reasserted as being a major environmental problem. This material, which is present in packaging and day-to-day objects, plays a decisive role ...

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Kim Bremmer Kim Bremmer
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Topics: Food Waste, Sustainability, Climate Change,

Over 70 BILLION POUNDS of food waste reaches our landfills every year, contributing to methane emissions and wasting energy and resources across the food supply chain. EPA estimates that more food reaches landfills than any other material in everyday trash, constituting 24% of municipal solid waste. This wasted food contributes to landfills being the third largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States. Reducing food waste and redirecting excess food to people, animals, or energy production provide immediate benefits to public health and the environment. It's great to see companies making this commitment - we all need to do our part! Today, I am especially thankful for an abundance of affordable healthy food, a full belly and clean plates at our Thanksgiving table.

United States Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions | US EPA

U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions are businesses and organizations that have made a public commitment to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations in the United States by 50 percent by the year 2030.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: World Hunger, Climate Change, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

1% of Farms Operate 70% of World's Farmland - Slashdot

One percent of the world's farms operate 70% of crop fields, ranches and orchards, according to a report that highlights the impact of land inequality on the climate and nature crises. The Guardian reports: Since the 1980s, researchers found control over the land has become far more concentrated bo...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Sustainable Measures Help Farmers Script a Positive Story Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

As India continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of deaths, farmers here have been fighting a battle of their own against volatile pricing, uncertain demand and lack of ac

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, Food Security/Shortage,

11/26/2020 SOURCE: www.cnn.com

Michael Jordan donates $2 million from hit documentary to feed America's hungry

"The Last Dance" was filled with hot dishes about Michael Jordan's time with the six-time champion Chicago Bulls. Now, some proceeds from the Emmy-winning documentary will go toward hot dishes for the nation's hungry.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Food/Nutrition,

Document card | FAO | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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