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Randy Krotz
shared this article 3 years ago
Topics: Insects, World Hunger, Ag Africa,

Armyworms are wreaking havoc in southern Africa. Why it's a big deal

A combination of armyworms native to Africa and those normally found in the Americas are r...

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Andrew Chronister
shared this article 3 years ago
Topics: Drones UAV,

Learning from nature: a new flapping drone can take off, hover and swoop like a bird

Inspired by the aerobatic manoeuvres of the swift, a new "flapping wing" aircraft can hove...

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John LaRose Jr.
shared this article 3 years ago
Topics: Climate Change,

Climate explained: how much of climate change is natural?How much is man-made?

More and more evidence has accumulated which shows that changes in global and regional cli...

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Kim Bremmer
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Coronavirus/COVID,

Biosecurity works!

Why it's wrong to blame livestock farms for coronavirus

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some critics say livestock farms promote diseases that spread ...

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TOPIC(S): Beef Cattle, Cellular Meat,

03/26/2020 SOURCE: theconversation.com

Lab-grown meat could leave marginalized people in need

If lab-grown meat is truly going to be the next frontier in ethical eating, it’s importa...

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TOPIC(S): Sustainability, Ag Europe, Urban Farming,

02/26/2020 SOURCE: theconversation.com

Grassroots projects make urban sustainability a way of life

Community projects play a vital role in city life....

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Team AgWiki
shared this article 4 years ago

"While they (organic products) may appear to promote healthy lifestyles, the word “organic” is less meaningful when used on nonfood products and more subject to abuse.lll

Buyers should beware of organic labels on nonfood products

What does it mean to call a nonfood product like lipstick organic? Federal regulators allo...

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TOPIC(S): Ag Africa,

12/12/2019 SOURCE: theconversation.com

Can African smallholders farm themselves out of poverty?

Smallholder farming might not be able to generate enough value on its own, but farmers sti...

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Team AgWiki
shared this article 4 years ago

“...private interest and political prejudices often hide behind the grandest talk of “ethical” diets and planetary sustainability even as the consequences may be nutritional deficiencies...”