Top news of the week: 10.03.2020.

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Sustainability

On Mar 6, 2020
@joannadupont shared
RT @lucie_mcmurtry: Great article about the myriad ways @WUR is working to shape the future of food - from precision agriculture to forest gardens. Proud to be a @WUR alumna! https://t.co/EAF0CbLDmc #food #sustainability
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The small Dutch town that wants to shape the future of your food

The small Dutch town that wants to shape the future of your food

If an innovative solution to feeding the world’s growing population is to be found, it is likely to come from Wageningen, a quiet corner of Europe that is the nexus of global food science. ...

On Mar 3, 2020
@Camjenglish shared
RT @GeneticLiteracy: "Field trials of HME ryegrass are essentially impossible in New Zealand, and are taking place in the US. This is not exactly encouraging scientists to 'run free with their best and brightest ideas.' " https://t.co/fncRrfKSyq
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On Mar 7, 2020
@gmopundit shared
RT @NEI: “Without action to provide more support for nuclear power, global efforts to transition to a cleaner energy system will become drastically harder,” says @IEA Director Fatih Birol. A new report shows just how much our planet needs nuclear energy. https://t.co/dTZJo2yGQ2
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IEA rings alarm bell on phasing out nuclear energy

IEA rings alarm bell on phasing out nuclear energy

A steep decline in nuclear energy capacity will threaten climate goals and power...

On Mar 7, 2020
@stuartsmyth66 shared
RT @prometheusgreen: Dr. Huber makes myriad claims contradicted by the data. He is not an expert on glyphosate or GMOs. Colleagues from his own former university have disavowed his claims https://t.co/FTEFjiE99l & https://t.co/q9y1C1MdnW & https://t.co/6JUWAPf14r & https://t.co/FuaT3QJsEC https://t.co/TU44HpGIET
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Huber’s claims in Maui lack evidence

Huber’s claims in Maui lack evidence

Yesterday, Dr. Don Huber spoke in Maui as part of an event that kicked off a political campaign to ban genetically engineered crops from the island. The same day, a letter to the editor by ...

On Mar 6, 2020
@SuccessfulFarm shared
From the release of the Case IH AFS Connect Steiger, to new herbicides and fungicides, an array of companies were eager to spotlight their new products and key innovations at the 2020 Commodity Classic in San Antonio. #classic20 @ComClassic https://t.co/VPd7OUpeXs
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Key innovations and products from the 2020 Commodity Classic

Key innovations and products from the 2020 Commodity Classic

Get a quick view of key innovations and new products from the 2020 Commodity Classic.

On Mar 6, 2020
@Dirt_To_Dinner shared
#GMO fights can arise unexpectedly and frequently. Why would the American Medical Association, WHO, Mayo Clinic, Royal Society of Medicine, European Commission conclude that GMOs are safe? https://t.co/MDFmLa2Y9u
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Public Opinion: A Misguided Discussion on GMOs

Public Opinion: A Misguided Discussion on GMOs

It all started as pleasantries in a small-town parking lot, but when GMOs came up, the conversation took a turn for the worse. What happens next is a clash between science and public ...

On Mar 9, 2020
@SuccessfulFarm shared
#MotivationMonday: “Why was I working against Mother Nature instead of with her?” https://t.co/ees1xfokN5
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Mother Nature rules. So why not follow her lead?

Mother Nature rules. So why not follow her lead?

That’s how Seth Watkins revamped his farm’s system.

On Mar 4, 2020
@adrianpercy shared
RT @UPLLtd: From climate change to evolving consumer preferences, today's farmer faces multiple challenges. Check out this article by our CTO, @adrianpercy on how to leverage #Agtech innovations & industry wide #collaborations in the sector. https://t.co/DuHd6eoTxX
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From GAI Gazette: Agtech Innovation Begins and Ends with Collaboration

From GAI Gazette: Agtech Innovation Begins and Ends with Collaboration

This article will be featured in the next GAI Gazette, Volume 7, Issue 1, which will be distributed in conjunction with the annual Global AgInvesting flagship conference to be held in New ...