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Top news of the week: 17.02.2022.

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@ModFarm shared
On Feb 15, 2022
Many experts agree that sustainable groundwater use is important for the future of agriculture, but doing so will mean a significant reduction in crop yields. https://t.co/S0OBa6oFMN
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The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture

The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture

It would mean a significant reduction in crop yields, according to a new study.

@GreenForAll shared
On Feb 12, 2022
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Common Ground

Common Ground

At Dream Corps Green For All, we’re willing to work with everyone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and find solutions.

@AgFunder shared
On Feb 15, 2022
Here’s how the CEOs of Bayer, Cargill & 2 agtech startups would spend Elon Musk’s $6bn for world hunger https://t.co/G9ENEkp4wU
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Here’s how the CEOs of Bayer, Cargill & 2 agtech startups would spend Elon Musk’s $6bn for world hunger

Here’s how the CEOs of Bayer, Cargill & 2 agtech startups would spend Elon Musk’s $6bn for world hunger

Local language services, financial access, and regenerative farming will all be key to enhanced resilience and sustainability in agrifood systems.

@CivilEats shared
On Feb 16, 2022
One in three farmers is over the age of 65. And the problem is worsening. https://t.co/QLSDXxyWpd @EatingWell
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The Future of Farming Is in Crisis—Here's What's Being Done to Safeguard Our Food System

The Future of Farming Is in Crisis—Here's What's Being Done to Safeguard Our Food System

There's a mounting crisis in agriculture that isn't often talked about: at an average of nearly 60 years old, many U.S. farmers are aging out of the business, and younger generations have ...

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Feb 11, 2022
Daily News Digest - Friday 11th February - Emergency pig summit, nature-friendly farming tips and organic sales plummet in schools and hospitals https://t.co/rSqhU0bwlL https://t.co/asgYqNig7g
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Daily News Digest

Daily News Digest

Emergency pig summit; Livestock market protests Pig farmers have been meeting with the government, retailers and pig processors at an emergency summit in London to try and find a …

@CivilEats shared
On Feb 16, 2022
RT @joanna_haugen: Will the future food shopping be ... plastic-free? This article from @CivilEats definitely indicates it is a possibility. https://t.co/vYq0hGabdJ
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The Future of Food Shopping Might Be Plastic-Free

The Future of Food Shopping Might Be Plastic-Free

A new partnership between the nation’s largest grocery chain and a reusable packaging company could be a sign that waste-reduction efforts are finally moving past the pandemic-induced ...

@farmsnotfactory shared
On Feb 17, 2022
Government cash doubles for farmers switching to organic. It comes alongside a 23% increase in the organic market since 2019, according to the @SoilAssociation https://t.co/BDux6erdOw
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Government cash doubles for farmers switching to organic

Government cash doubles for farmers switching to organic

Farmers who convert to organic will receive up to double the previous rates in a raft of government payment increases that are launching.

@SoilAssociation shared
On Feb 11, 2022
3rd in our series of #IntegratedPestManagement webinars, we bring you: 🍄 What can fungi do for your #IPM strategy Find out how #fungal biocontrol agents 🐛 help keep pests/diseases in check ❌ reduce reliance on pesticides Wed 16 Feb, 6-7.30pm https://t.co/Z7AKuiwKyE https://t.co/LZZpUj1ikH
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What can fungi do for your IPM strategy?

What can fungi do for your IPM strategy?

One of a series of events about Integrated Pest Management