Nearly 600 farmers in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region have died by suicide between January 1, 2022 and mid-August, according to official figures. Activists have blamed government … Nearly 600 farmer suicides in 8 monthsRead more
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Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climate
Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities. A study led by environmental scientists at Rice … Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climateRead more
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The Food Shortage Solution in Your Own Backyard
While the global food systems we depend on come under increasing strain, there’s a solution to the growing crisis that most Americans can find in … The Food Shortage Solution in Your Own BackyardRead more
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GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizens
Coalition for a GM-Free India, a platform of organisations and individuals representing farmers, consumers, experts and activists, has expressed disappointment and concern over the Food … GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizensRead more
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Less air pollution leads to higher crop yields
Usually, increasing agricultural productivity depends on adding something, such as fertilizer or water. A new Stanford University-led study reveals that removing one thing in particular … Less air pollution leads to higher crop yieldsRead more
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Nitrous oxide emissions from Corn Belt soils spike when soils freeze, thaw
Nitrous oxide may be much less abundant in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, but as a greenhouse gas, it’s a doozy. With a potency 300 … Nitrous oxide emissions from Corn Belt soils spike when soils freeze, thawRead more
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Private equity firms entered into agriculture
Hunger Stalks America as Capitalists Cash in： Food, Farming and Capitalism (Part 3) Brian Becker, Richard Wolff
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A looming challenge for global agriculture
Last June, Aaron Flansburg felt the temperature spike and knew what that meant for his canola crop. A fifth-generation grower in Washington state, Flansburg times … A looming challenge for global agricultureRead more
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The storm brewing in India’s cotton fields
The black scars dotting the green bolls of a wilting cotton plant on Ganesh Wadandre’s farm carried a message for scientists working on the ‘white … The storm brewing in India’s cotton fieldsRead more