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Top news of the week: 19.05.2022.

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@SoilAssociation shared
On May 17, 2022
Certified organic @Rhug_Estate has ramped up its sustainability by reducing plastic usage in meat products by 80%, and implementing ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging points on-site. 📰 @NatProducts: https://t.co/K5Xxu6Wtkv 🚜 More about Rhug Estate: https://t.co/8uSbL6zmt5 https://t.co/yixcCyl93j
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Rhug Organic

Rhug Organic

Rhug Organic Farm, is an 6700 acre farm in the beautiful Dee Valley in Denbighshire, North Wales. In 2002 we began retailing from the farm gate selling takeaway burgers and hot …

@SoilAssociation shared
On May 16, 2022
RT @SoilsAlliance: More farms🚜🧑‍🌾are transitioning to organic in the UK! UK organic land also rose by 3.6 per cent last year, following a rise of 0.8 per cent in 2020. Interesting finding🔎by @SoilAssociation especially with its potential impact on #SoilHealth Read more👇 https://t.co/5436N4FT2B
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Organic farming on the rise in UK

Organic farming on the rise in UK

More British farmers are converting to organic production in line with growing consumer demand, finds organic body Soil Association

@UNEP shared
On May 16, 2022
With the support of UNEP & @akdn, local residents of Afghanistan’s remote Pamir Mountains ⛰️ are turning to nature 🌲 to confront devastating flooding & landslides. #ForNature #OnlyOneEarth https://t.co/uEKXuw6rGx
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Facing floods and landslides, Afghans turn to nature for protection

Facing floods and landslides, Afghans turn to nature for protection

A UNEP project is helping to protect Afghan villages from natural disasters, many a product of a changing climate.

@FarmAid shared
On May 16, 2022
RT @sustainableag: “This is money that has the power to shape our landscapes, our farming practices, our energy investments, and our ability to help support others in need.” Great post by Sara Nicholas of @pasafarming on "Why you should care about the Farm Bill" https://t.co/GpX8FpvhEh
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Why you should care about the Farm Bill

Why you should care about the Farm Bill

This is money that has the power to shape our landscapes, our farming practices, our energy investments, and our ability to help support others in need.

@LocalHarvestorg shared
On May 18, 2022
"'I’m not agribusiness,” Brockman said. “I’m just a farmer. And that kind of insulates me from a lot of the economic changes.'" Hear from LocalHarvest members like Henry's Farm, Growing Home Inc, and Star Farm Chicago about local food resiliency! https://t.co/l8u7m2P6os
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Why this summer’s best prices on produce might be at your neighborhood farmers’ market

Why this summer’s best prices on produce might be at your neighborhood farmers’ market

Unlike commercial farmers, organic farmers say they’ve largely been insulated from the impact of world events and that their prices will be competitive.

@SoilAssociation shared
On May 16, 2022
📈 Land going through conversion to organic rose by 34% in 2021 📈 UK organic land rose by 3.6% last year 📰 https://t.co/LCiqtnnhfK Join a growing movement of farmers 🚜 reaping the benefits of organic before 29 July to be eligible for Gov funding 💷: https://t.co/pPZOiFhdCt https://t.co/boO8H8rgJP
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Organic farming on the rise in the UK

Organic farming on the rise in the UK

A growing number of farmers are converting to organic as nature-friendly farming increasingly meets consumer demand and offers resilience. UK organic land also rose by 3.6% last …

@FeedtheFuture shared
On May 18, 2022
Ending hunger, poverty and malnutrition isn't something that we can do alone. That's why #FeedtheFuture works with partners across sectors and the USG to bring new ideas, technology and services to build a more resilient and prosperous world. Read more: https://t.co/EcMG04GpGP https://t.co/VeKSOFiSte
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Feed the Future is the U.S. Government’s global hunger and food security initiative. It addresses the root causes of hunger and poverty in the developing world to improve global food ...

@foodtank shared
On May 16, 2022
RT @BobbyChinn: "The idea behind the app is to show that…if we bring the species together in an organized and rational way, we can have incredible results." https://t.co/oug69EulT7 via @foodtank
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New App Combats Deforestation and Boosts Profits in Brazilian Amazon

New App Combats Deforestation and Boosts Profits in Brazilian Amazon

The AmazonPasto app uses silvopastoralism to restore biodiversity, combat deforestation, and improve profitability in Brazil's Amazon.