TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Organic, Sustainability, Hydroponics , Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.csmonitor.com

Rooftop farms in Jordan help Gazans reconnect with lost land

Rooftop hydroponics may be a far cry from the tilled fields of Gaza. But the act of farming still speaks to the soul of refugees in a camp in Jordan.

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TOPIC(S): Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Economics, Sustainability, Vertical Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.jpost.com

Israeli start-up makes vertical farms to grow crops in city parking lots

Vertical farms subvert the space limitations of cities by allowing for portable, shipping container-esque produce farms that can operate in any urban environment.

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Topics: Sustainability, Ag Innovation,

Sustainable Food Supply Chain Begins With Startups On The Farm

Planting the right seeds, using the right field, improving growing conditions, as well as harvesting and post-harvest practices can have positive impact.

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Agriculture US, Economics, Weather,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.startribune.com

Some snow is no big deal because Minnesota farmers were far ahead on this year's harvest

Soybeans are mostly in, and corn is way ahead of schedule despite the early cold.

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TOPIC(S): Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Precision AG , Agriculture US, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture,

10/29/2020 SOURCE: www.minnpost.com

Regenerative farming: Why isn’t it more prevalent in Minnesota? | MinnPost

One cannot help but draw a connection between the underutilization of regenerative practices and the high number of big agricultural companies headquartered in the state.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population,

There's business in farming: How companies gain from agri sector reforms

The recent farm law changes unshackle farmers from restrictions on when, where, and to whom to sell. Here's a look at where companies can find investment opportunities in agriculture

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Soybeans, Precision AG , Oats, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population,

BDA finances 500 agricultural projects

Luanda - The Development Bank of Angola (BDA) has financed, since its creation 14 years ago, more than 500 projects in the agricultural sector in different regions of the country, said the CEO, Henda Inglês, who did not disclose the values.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Sustainability, Fermentation/Vineyard/Wine, Grapes, Ag Europe, Climate Change, World Population,

No wine left behind: How Germany wants to adapt to climate change

Winegrowers are facing unprecedented challenges from climate change, like hot summers or water shortages, but the warmer climate also favours certain types of cultivation. The German government's adaptation strategy is designed to help the winegrowing sector, but to what extent does it help them in practice? EURACTIV Germany reports.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Fertilizer, Ag Europe, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation, Regenerative Agriculture,

French start-up Ynsect set to build world’s largest insect farm

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