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What We Know About the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Agriculture

2015-10-05 21:02:42| National Farmers Union

By Barbara Patterson, government relations representative, National Farmers Union Earlier today, trade ministers from each of the twelve Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries held a joint press conference in Atlanta to announce that after seven years of negotiations the group had come to an agreement. This trade agreement is a major deal that, if ratified, will

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5 Agriculture stories to read, Oct. 2, 2015

2015-10-02 21:47:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

In the 5 agriculture stories to read this week, get some considerations for lime applications and learn more information about tar spot, a newly spotted corn disease. Review crop budget changes for 2016 and get some harvest and post-harvest tips. Finally, enjoy a story about farmers helping farmers in a time of great need. read more

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Sustainable Agriculture Key to Meeting Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

2015-09-28 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

GLOBAL - Investing in and achieving sustainable agriculture, alongside food security and nutrition, will be key to accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

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5 Agriculture stories to read, Sept. 25, 2015

2015-09-26 02:50:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

In the 5 agriculture stories to read this week, get some tips for harvesting down corn and insight into reduced fertilizer application given low commodity prices. Read about climate change consensus from non-climate scientists and learn which farm management practices are the worst. Finally, read an article reminding us that GMOs are more than just food. read more

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The Increasing Ineffectiveness of Antibiotics - The Role of Agriculture

2015-09-24 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

GLOBAL - The use of antibiotics to aid in the production of poultry, cattle, and swine has led to significant increases in the population of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with animals and through their meat, eggs, and milk. Some of these antibiotics end up in the wider environment and increasingly, evidence from around the world shows an overall decline in antibiotic effectiveness.

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