The latest news from the agricultural sector
2019-10-18
A new approach to modeling: Placing sustainable development at its core
A new book advances a holistic approach to modeling the SDGs and similar complex development processes. Read more
2019-10-11
How air pollution is holding down wheat yields in India
Research reveals a large hidden cost of ozone and aerosol emissions. Read more
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2019-07-31
After 75 years, agriculture and nutrition meet again
The first UN Conference on Food and Agriculture, held in 1943, urged a focus on nutrition in the fight against hunger. Yet it took decades for the global community to take that message to heart,... Read more
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2019-06-21
Why now is the moment to invest in nutrition to transform our food systems
The Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement on reforming the way food is grown, delivered, and consumed for global well-being. Read more
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2019-02-07
Why empowering young people is key to ending global hunger and malnutrition
Rose Jade Eugenie Delgado, a Global Youth Leader for Nutrition, on mobilizing a key demographic to bring about change. Read more
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2019-01-28
Unlocking the potential of genomics to accelerate sustainable development
BGI Senior Vice President Ren Wang on how scientific innovations are addressing the threat that zoonotic diseases pose to the rural poor. Read more
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2018-11-20
ColdHubs: Addressing the crucial problem of food loss in Nigeria with solar-powered refrigeration
Startup CEO Nnaemeka C. Ikegwuonu on an affordable way to build cold chains in developing countries. Read more
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2018-09-18
Sharing China’s agricultural experience to help solve Africa’s development challenges
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation China Director Yinuo Li writes on the promise of China-Africa partnerships for the continent's agricultural development. Read more
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2018-08-13
To address the triple burden of malnutrition, focus on food systems and demand
To meet food security goals in today’s world, we must consider the stresses on food systems. Rising demand for food, driven by population growth, dietary change, and the effects of climate change and... Read more
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2018-05-24
New Holland tractor sells after 250 bids
A buyer from Kansas purchased the tractor from a seller in Oklahoma Read more
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2018-05-10
Apache AS1220 sprayer sells after 145 bids
The 2015 sprayer has 621 hours showing Read more
2018-05-08
Could a U.S. – China trade war lead to a new wave of land grabs?
A battle over trade could shift global soybean markets, generating a wave of impacts around the world that developing countries should prepare for. Read more
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