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The New Agriculture
2014-03-25 17:15:00| Chemical Processing
When you hear the word agriculture you no doubt think about family farmers tirelessly working the land to feed the world. And Iowa certainly has a rich history of doing just that. But when you visit Iowa today, youll find a new frontier of research universities, energy breakthroughs, human health discoveries, and bioscience startups. Youll find global pioneers developing biodegradable materials and sustainable technologies. Youll find a state where innovative companies from all over the world have come to create a dynamic future. Welcome to Iowas Agronomic Ecosystem.
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Organic Production, Meat Labelling Discussed by EU Agriculture Council
2014-03-25 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EU - Yesterday's meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council included discussions on harmonising and simplifing rules on organic farming, divergent views of country-of-origin labelling of meat and the sustainable management of sand-eel, blue whiting and mackerel fisheries.
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Improved access to broadband critical for Michigan's agriculture industry
2014-03-24 20:21:40| Agriculture - Topix.net
On this week's Ag Report on Greening of the Great Lakes , Jim Byrum, president of the Michigan Agri-Business Association , talks about the importance of broadband access for farmers, agribusinesses and rural areas in Michigan.
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World Water Day: Agriculture and Water Inextricably Interlinked
2014-03-21 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
GLOBAL - This Saturday, 22 March, the world celebrates World Water Day. Water and agriculture are inextricably interlinked and interdependent. Agriculture is a major user of both ground and surface water for irrigation, accounting for about 70 per cent of water withdrawal worldwide.
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2014 Budget:: Good News for Agriculture But Not for Long
2014-03-20 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
UK - The NFU says the Chancellor’s announcement to double the rate of the Annual Investment Allowance is welcome news for agriculture but it would have been better if George Osborne had made it a permanent fixture.
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