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Expanding agriculture production among major factors contributing to climate change
2014-11-22 19:45:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Delhi Daily News: An increase in agriculture production has a negative impact on the atmosphere across the globe by contributing to climate change, according to a recent report. The recent study has revealed that the considerable increase in the carbon dioxide concentrations is due to a rise in farm productivity. Hence, the rise in pollution levels is attributed not only to electronic products, vehicles and mills but also to crops. Farms throughout the world have become more productive, particularly in the West...
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Prairie agriculture industry faces a growing shortage of good help
2014-11-22 10:55:37| Agriculture - Topix.net
There was a time on Prairie farms when having large families was about more than long, cold winters, no television and abstinence as the only reliable form of birth control. Children have historically been an important source of labour on the farm, enlisted from an early age to help out with the multiple tasks that went into day-to-day operations.
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5 Agriculture stories to read, Nov. 21, 2014
2014-11-20 23:29:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Included in the five agriculture stories to read this week is a reminder to pay attention to pesticide labels, particularly if planting cover crops. There's new research regarding demand for genetically modified seed, and a recap of the choices to make regarding upcoming farm bill options. Hear from Xpert Ed Usset about market price triggers, and check out a great Buzzfeed list about the top 10 things farmers are tired of hearing. read more
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Wesfarmers eyeing agriculture investment
2014-11-20 11:49:57| Agriculture - Topix.net
Managing director Richard Goyder said there were significant opportunities in the years ahead, but he declined to reveal whether the Perth-based company, which owns supermarket chain Coles, was considering buying into the Elders agricultural business. "We'd love to be a participating in expanding the opportunity for Australian primary producers if we could find a way," Mr Goyder told reporters after the company's annual general meeting in Perth on Thursday.
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5 Good Reads Addressing Concerns About Antibiotics In Animal Agriculture
2014-11-18 22:06:04| Beef
An article claiming antibiotic use in animal agriculture is causing people to gain weight has gone viral online. Todays blog addresses the misinformation with 5 resources, plus a Meat Myth Crushers video worth sharing. BEEF Daily read more
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