05/14/2024 SOURCE: www.downtoearth.org.in
To reverse the trend of declining field cultivation, government policies need to address the errors of the past.
South Africans are abandoning smallholder farming – history and policy can help explain why
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04/04/2024 SOURCE: www.downtoearth.org.in
A shortage of cocoa beans has led to a near shutdown of processing plants in Ivory Coast and Ghana
Cocoa beans are in short supply: What this means for farmers, businesses and chocolate lovers
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Ethanol/Biofuel, Sustainability, Biotech, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Biomass electricity: New boiler technology enables use of all agricultural residue
The vibrating grate boiler is greener than conventional boilers
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Topics: Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Ag India, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Food Security/Shortage,
Declining trend: Public spend on Indian agriculture has shrunk in a decade
Public expenditure on the primary sector has declined faster than its relative importance in the economy
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Topics: Wheat, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag Africa,
Hostile takeover: Why seed sovereignty in Africa is under threat
Some governments are reforming their laws to make it harder for farmers to save, exchange and sell seeds, the agenda being corporatisation of the seed sector
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08/02/2021 SOURCE: www.downtoearth.org.in
India has transitioned from a milk-deficient country to the largest producer of milk globally. The Anand model (Amul), which has been replicated across the country, boosted milk production and made dairy the second-largest employment sector after agriculture in India.
Methane from animal waste contribute to 75% of total greenhouse emissions from the dairy sector
Climate crisis: Way forward for dairy giants in India
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