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EU Agriculture Council Discuss Harmonisation of Organic Farming
2015-03-20 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EU - The Agriculture and Fisheries Council recently held a public debate on a proposal for organic farming.
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Kenya sugar farming turns sour as import curbs fail
2015-03-19 07:34:45| Sugar Industry News
MUMIAS, Kenya, March 18 (Reuters) - In the sugar cane fields of western Kenya, farmers complain that falling prices mean they can barely make ends meet. Yet rival African producers can still offer cheaper supplies.
Farming absorbs 22 percent of cost disasters in developing countries
2015-03-17 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Nearly a quarter of the damages caused by natural disasters in the developing world affect the agricultural sector, exacting a heavy cost on poor farmers who do not have insurance or the resources to rebuild their lives after floods, droughts or other extreme events, the UNs Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has said. The initial findings of a new report on the impact of natural disasters on agriculture and food security were released by the FAO at the third world conference on disaster...
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PIRTEK Burnsville Located in Minneapolis Area Assists with Local Farming Innovation
2015-03-16 11:31:15| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
PIRTEK Burnsville was contacted by the owners of Pahl's Market to upgrade a piece of farm equipment. Owners Brian and Gary Pahl are the fifth generation to operate the farm and market located in Apple Valley, Minnesota. A few years ago, Brian Pahl recognized the need for a conveyor belt on his farm and envisioned...
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R&D Tax Credits Available for Agriculture and Farming
2015-03-06 23:58:43| Agriculture - Topix.net
It may come as a surprise to many that activities typically associated with agriculture and farming can qualify for the research and development tax credit. With advances in the food sciences and the challenge of feeding a growing population, those in the agriculture industry have the opportunity to claim and benefit from the popular tax credit.
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