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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).
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Ethiopia’s small-holder farmers see rise in crop yields (African News Agency)
July 06, 2018
The African News Agency summarized IFPRI findings on Ethiopian farming techniques.
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Why farmers adopt certain technologies but leave out others (Hindustan Times)
July 06, 2018
The Hindustan Times published an article authored by IFPRI research fellow Avinash Kishore.
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Seeding agricultural growth: Optimal support goes beyond MSP (Financial Express)
July 06, 2018
SAO Director PK Joshi explains how to rejuvenate the agriculture sector in India by investing in critical infrastructure and research, improving import-export mechanisms, and integrating climate change technologies.