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USMEF Audio: Producers see benefits for U.S. agriculture in Latin American
2016-07-29 00:07:00| National Hog Farmer
The showcase is a premier event for U.S. companies exporting beef, pork and lamb to Central and South America and the Caribbean Audio File: Producers at USMEF Latin American Product Showcase.mp3 read more
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Irish agriculture faces emissions dilemma
2016-07-24 12:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate News Network: Ireland is facing a classic conflict, pitching economic growth targets against the need for action on climate change. On one hand, Irelands planners want to see significant growth in its food and agriculture industry a sector that is one of the main pillars of the countrys economy, accounting for about 8% of gross domestic product. On the other hand, the country - along with other members of the European Union (EU) - is committed to lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least...
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Urban Agriculture: Why ‘One Size Fits All’ Approaches Do Not Work
2016-07-22 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
EU - Global interest in urban agriculture is growing. However, the importance of local context is not reflected in current governance approaches, argues a new study which evaluated urban agriculture in Belgium and Poland. The authors say that considering city-specific factors can help urban agriculture achieve its full potential, and recommend a broader policymaking strategy that considers the benefits beyond food production.
Regulatory Climate Needed to Support Competitive Agriculture
2016-07-20 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA - The General Manager of Manitoba Pork suggests government can best assist farmers by creating a regulatory climate that allows agriculture to access the resources needed to remain competitive in a global market, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Public Trust in Agriculture and Freedom to Operate
2016-07-14 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
ANALYSIS - Trust is low in the Canadian food system, and this is giving consumers a previously unheard-of degree of input into on-farm and other food system practices, writes Treena Hein.
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