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In Rwanda, agricultural reforms boost food security and slash poverty (Christian Science Monitor)
July 27, 2018
The Christian Science Monitor published a report on Rwanda’s agricultural development.
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How Farm Aid Became a Fixture (Wall Street Journal)
July 27, 2018
The Wall Street Journal discussed the history of farm aid in the United States.
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The quest for fertile ground (The Africa Report)
July 27, 2018
The Africa Report published an article on the goals of Ethiopia’s new prime minister.
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Photo-based crop insurance could debut in Kenya in 2019 (SciDev)
July 24, 2018
The Science Development Network reported on developments in crop insurance.
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The double threat to China’s cotton industry: warmer weather and the hungry mirid bug (South China Morning Post)
July 24, 2018
The South China Morning Post summarized research on the mirid bug and rising temperatures in China.
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Trump Blasts Fed, China and Europe for Putting U.S. Economy at a Disadvantage (New York Times)
July 24, 2018
The New York Times published an article on President Trump’s accusations that China and the European Union had manipulated their currencies.
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More investment in research could improve Ethiopia’s teff crop (African Independent)
July 20, 2018
The African Independent summarized findnigs of a new book on Ethiopian teff.
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From apples to almonds, looming tariffs from India could hurt West Coast growers (CNBC)
July 20, 2018
India has threated to impose retaliatory duties on a number of American products from apples to tree nuts in response to US imported steel tariffs.
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NEW BOOK: Higher Investments in Research, Adoption of New Technologies to Improve Productivity and Export Potential of Teff
July 20, 2018
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia could increase production of its gluten-free and nutrient-rich cash crop teff, and tap into the expanding domestic and international markets, by ramping up investments in basic research; adopting new and better technologies; improving input distribution systems; and extending markets , according to a new book launched by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Addis Ababa today. “Teff makes a considerable contribution to Ethiopians’ incomes and food security, and has potential to provide […]
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Why Agriculture R&D is the Smartest Investment for US and African Governments (CNN.com)
July 09, 2018
Tewodaj Mogues suggests US and African governments reflect on how to support food insecure populations, and makes a case for R&D in agriculture as a priority (CNN.com).