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Philippines: To fight climate change, Mindanao's farmers look to agroforestry
2013-10-26 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
GMA Network: As farmers suffer the brunt of global warming's relentless advance, agroforestry seems a viable technique for a better quality and higher yield of harvest despite worsening climate conditions. Around 400 farmers in Columbio and Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, and 400 more farmers from Lanuza, Surigao del Sur are looking into agroforestry to cope with diverse forms of economic shocks and climate vulnerabilities, said Dante A. Dalabajan, Project Manager of Oxfam's Building Resilient and Adaptive Communities...
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UK agricultural research aid should do more for poor farmers, says watchdog
2013-10-25 13:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The Department for International Development (DfID) has an effective agricultural research programme, but would have greater impact if it focused more on the needs of poorer farmers, especially women, an aid watchdog has said. The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (Icai) gave DfID's agricultural research programme a green-amber rating in its traffic light system, which means it performs relatively well against Icai's criteria for effectiveness and value for money, but improvements should be...
DEER POPULATION POSES PROBLEMS FOR FARMERS
2013-10-24 23:42:50| Cattle Today
While hunters may see Mississippi's 1.75 million white-tailed deer as potential antlers on their walls, many farmers see reduced crop yields instead.
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Shipping containers can open export market to farmers
2013-10-24 01:23:28| Agriculture - Topix.net
A huge new rail yard has been buzzing on the outskirts of Decatur, Ill. Agribusiness giant Archer Daniels Midland recently opened the 275-acre facility that would be at home at any major port city on the coast.
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PRESS RELEASE: Taylor & Mathis Signs Farmers Insurance Exchange to 11,874 SF Lease
2013-10-23 21:11:00| National Real Estate Investor
Tammy Youngman The company signed a deal at Miramar Centre III. read more
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