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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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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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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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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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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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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Research, World Hunger, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Oxford PV and the Latest Solar Power Breakthrough

A UK-based clean technology leader – Oxford PV – recently set a new world record for conversion efficiency in a perovskite solar technology. These highly efficient solar panels have been touted by many to be the next step in the future of photovoltaics.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Research, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Researchers Discover Method to Produce Plastics Without Using Fossil Fuels

Researchers have identified a formerly unknown method through which certain bacteria create the chemical ethylene—a discovery that could pave the way for producing plastics without using fossil fuels.

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