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Topics: Rice, Soil Health, Organic, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

UN-backed label launched to help shoppers choose environmentally friendly rice

A new ecolabel launched today by the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) will help shoppers reduce their environmental impact by identifying rice that has been sustainably produced. The SRP – a grouping of over 100 public, private, research, financial institutions and civil society organizations led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)  and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)– has developed the “SRP-Verified” Label to reduce the environmental impact of one of the largest food crops in the world.

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Topics: Vegetables, Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies, Regenerative Agriculture,

Warisan breeding millionaires through agriculture - Borneo Post Online

KOTA KINABALU: If Umno/BN can breed millionaires, Warisan breeds millionaires too, said Warisan vice president Datuk Junz Wong.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Government / Policies, Climate Change, Ag Africa,

Bid to manipulate weather data: Maharashtra govt suspects ploy for higher insurance claims

WBCIS provides coverage to horticulture crops and farmers in Maharashtra have enthusiastically enrolled for the scheme.

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Topics: Markets/Pricing, Economics, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

Negative Impact Of COVID-19 On Supply Chain, Others- Farmers ⋆

Some African farmers have highlighted the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the continent’s food system supply chain.

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TOPIC(S): Precision AG , Pesticides, Crop Consultant, Crop Dusting, Economics, Pest Control, World Hunger, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, World Population,

09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com

Curbing a Locust Invasion in East Africa - Africa.com

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Thursday that robust interventions...

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TOPIC(S): Economics, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,
TOPIC(S): Economics, Food/Nutrition, Potatoes, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

09/11/2020 SOURCE: africa.com

Urgent Action Needed To Protect SA’s Potato Industry - Africa.com

Since 2000/01 potatoes accounted for approximately 45% of total vegetable crops produced in South Africa and contribute around R8.5 billion to the economy

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Topics: Rice, Precision AG , Economics, Ag Asia / Pacific, Government / Policies,

Agri Dept. intends to raise local rice sufficiency to 93%

The Department of Agriculture want to raise the level of the country's rice self-sufficiency to 93 percent this year, which can lead to three months worth of inventory including imports

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Matt Brechwald is the world's most prolific agricultural podcaster. Consistently podcasting since 2014 Matt has hosted well over 1,000 podcasts about agriculture and conducted hundreds of radio interviews as well. From his farm in Kuna, Idaho, Matt has developed the term "Off-Farm Income" into a multi-national brand.