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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, Economics, Research,

Coffee as we know it is in danger. Can we breed a better cup?

Farmers in the Bean Belt perilously depend on just two species. New breeding — and traditional growing practices — could fix that.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

Dairy productivity priority for Thompson

Farmer groups should set productivity as the industry priority and push to be more involved in Dairy Australia's planning, while also striving for a new level of transparency and integrity in advocacy.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Water, Ag Innovation, Weather,

Irrigation, Water Management Play Key Roles in Smoothing Drought Impacts

Researchers take historical view of agricultural production and weather data to learn more about farmers' responses to drought in the U.S.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Poultry, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

More than 50 percent of the world's population has received at least one shot of Covid vaccine

Only 4.2% of people in low-income countries have received at least one dose.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture US, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Education U.S. West, Water, Sustainability, Environment,

https://theaggie.org/2021/11/08/uc-davis-researchers-awarded-10-million-to-optimize-groundwater-agricultural-irrigation-sustainability-in-long-term-project/

UC Davis researchers awarded $10 million to optimize groundwater, agricultural irrigation sustainability in long-term project - The Aggie

The study is looking to balance farmers’ sustainable management practices while improvin...

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

How India's 2070 net-zero ambitions will boost green energy sector in the country

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi unveiled the country's carbon neutrality plans at Cop26 in Glasgow last week

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Government / Policies, Ag Australia/NZ,

What the deforestation pledge means for Australian agriculture

Questions have also arisen over whether Scott Morrison consulted with state and territory leaders, or even members of his own government, before making the commitment.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Jobs, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, World Hunger, Coronavirus/COVID, Food Security/Shortage,

Staff shortages leaving food and plants unpicked on farms

Farming leaders tell MPs about the effect of a lack of agricultural workers and the waste in food and plant production.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Equine/Horse, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment, Animal Health,

Beautiful Belgian Draft Horse Gives Birth To Rare Twin Foals (Gallery&Video)

It wasn't long ago the world got a whole lot cuter... when a gorgeous Belgian draft horse gave birth to her twin foals, Lisa and Fien. In the amazing video below, watch this proud mama and her babies just four days after they were born. They play happily in their pasture while displaying their wonderful temperament and growing family bond.

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, World Hunger, Plant Breeding, Education, Food Security/Shortage,

Farming reboot could lay seeds for prosperity in poor and food insecure regions

Agriculture experts from The Australian National University (ANU) have teamed up with government bodies and NGOs in sub-Saharan Africa to improve irrigation schemes and boost crop production. The researchers' work is improving food security, reducing water waste and lifting people out of poverty.

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