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California drought-prone pattern forcing farmers to adapt
2014-03-09 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Chronicle: Shawn Coburn farms land that holds senior water rights to the giant Central Valley Project, rights that usually assure him water. Not this year. He already has decided to let his pomegranates die, abandon alfalfa and cut his tomato crop by half. He may not plant any row crops if the state water board follows through on its intention to slash deliveries to "protect human health and safety" from the effects of drought. Coburn, 45, says his ranch near Dos Palos (Merced County) is no water-guzzler....
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United Kingdom: Farmers' fury after climate change expert claims
2014-03-08 15:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Western Gazette: Farmers have reacted angrily after the Government's climate change experts questioned whether it was fair to spend 100 million of taxpayers' money to save the Somerset Levels. Climate expert Lord Krebs has sent a letter to Environment Minister Owen Paterson saying the Levels should not be made a special case and any plan should be good value for money. Earlier this week the Minister took receipt of an action plan outlining 100 million worth of measures that need to be taken to safeguard the...
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Pig Farmers Upbeat on Future of Industry Despite PEDV
2014-03-07 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - US pig farmers find optimism even though concerns over hog health and disease rank as a top concern, according to the results of a survey released this week at the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Mo.
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US Pig Farmers Upbeat on Future of Industry Despite PEDV
2014-03-07 01:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - US pig farmers find optimism even though concerns over hog health and disease rank as a top concern, according to the results of a survey released this week at the National Pork Industry Forum in Kansas City, Mo.
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AFRICA: CmiA scheme supports female cotton farmers
2014-03-06 13:49:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) scheme has implemented a number of initiatives to help female cotton farmers in the producing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa.
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