Sentences with phrase «of agricultural production in»

Sadly, much of the agricultural production in the US, particularly in the Midwest, is lacking in biological diversity (at the genetic, species, and community level).

Not exact matches

Indeed, a recent research report from New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) found that the majority of methane released in the air over the last 10 years likely came from agricultural sources (cow burps) as opposed to fossil fuel production.

«There's nothing more important than water in terms of agricultural production,» says Robert Fraley, Monsanto's executive vice-president and chief technology officer.

He works to reduce tropical deforestation, notably in Southeast Asia, associated with the production of agricultural commodities (like palm oil, soy, beef and leather) used in products sold by major private sector retailers and brands.

Following an increase in wheat production in 1998/99 of nearly 9 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics expects to see a further rise in 1999/2000 of around 4 per cent, reflecting an increase in the area planted and favourable seasonal conditions.

The mission will also help set up agricultural production chains in order to increase the overall competitiveness of Russian and Kazakh agro-industrial companies.

The overall recovery in rural exports is set to continue in coming quarters with the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) forecasting a large rise in farm production in 2003/04, despite a marginal downward revision recently.

The rebound in farm GDP will be concentrated in winter crop production, with other areas of agricultural production continuing to be subdued.

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) expects summer crop production to grow by 13 per cent in 2004/05, which should support cereals exports in coming quarters.

It was the emergence of «added value» in agricultural societies, along with the monopolisation of land and the means of production by the powerful, that made non-monogamous relationships possible.

From year to year I have observed the loss of cropland in places like Niger and Kenya where the demands of relentless commercial cash - cropping with no regard for environmental conservation have left the land bare and, for the foreseeable future, useless for agricultural production.

The effects of the latter could be disastrous in the long term for agricultural production.

Installment 8 of Creating a Sustainable Food Future explores the potential to improve water management in rice production in order to reduce agricultural...

When we first decided to produce and export a truly unrefined virgin coconut oil from the Philippines to the U.S. market, we visited the top agricultural university in the Philippines and discussed the various methods of producing an unrefined coconut oil with their top scientists familiar with coconut oil production.

While soybeans and corn are the main cash grain crops being tested in this project, we are also testing a variety of other agricultural enterprises, such as vegetable production, orchards and pastures.

Napel, J. ten; Bianchi, F. and Bestman, Monique (2006) Utilising intrinsic robustness in agricultural production systems: Inventions for a sustainable development of agriculture.

In light of the current trend towards more regional products, a trend mainly occurring in Central Europe, different national market development strategies (e.g. export - orientation vs. production for the domestic market) and their impacts on the agricultural system should be discusseIn light of the current trend towards more regional products, a trend mainly occurring in Central Europe, different national market development strategies (e.g. export - orientation vs. production for the domestic market) and their impacts on the agricultural system should be discussein Central Europe, different national market development strategies (e.g. export - orientation vs. production for the domestic market) and their impacts on the agricultural system should be discussed.

As Director of Agricultural Services Dave oversees programs and Staff that work directly with farmers to aid in production, marketing, business planning and food safety challenges.

September is National Rice Month, and the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart, Arkansas, is well positioned — literally and figuratively — to support the production, harvest, and public enjoyment of this versatile and nutritious grain.

The joint initiative, called the Rainforest Alliance - Olam Partnership for Livelihoods & Landscapes in Western Ghana, aims to conserve the cocoa forest landscape and sustain the agricultural livelihoods of communities around the Sui River, Suhuma, Tano Ehuro and Santomang Forest Reserves — a region where forests are particularly threatened by cooca production.

The 2014 program schedule included: culinary demonstrations centered around adventurous flavors and new menu trends; presentations and panel discussions focused on sustainable agricultural practices, the role of wheat in our diet vs. seekers of gluten - free options, and water issues affecting food production; discussions on how American menus are often shaped by millennials, health and nutrition concerns, and global cuisines; a Friday field trip to the CIA Farm in St. Helena and through Marin and Sonoma Counties to visit Pozzi Ranch, Dutton Ranch (where Valley Ford Cheese Company joined), and Gourmet Mushrooms with tastings and presentations by the farmers as well as farm bureau and land trust experts; and the exciting and interactive Saturday Market Basket Exercise, where attendees were divided into six teams to develop menu concepts using sponsor products for the following categories:

They are also part of Australia's F&A future, with industry noting the importance of GMOs in supporting the survival of primary agricultural production as climate change harshens farming conditions and global biosecurity threats evolve.

«Ensuring that the high expectations consumers have for organic foods are met preserves the organic seal's reputation as the gold standard for agricultural production practices,» Laura Batcha, CEO of the Organic Trade Association, said in a statement about the USDA's proposed rule.

Speakers I found especially engaging included: Louise Fresco, who presented the keynote on future trends in food including tailored nutrition and food printing and the simultaneous challenge of sufficient calories in the developing world, and adequate nutrition in the developed world; and Simon Costa who developed and distributed a micro hermetic silo for grain storage reminding us that funding is mainly directed towards researching increased agricultural production while post-harvest losses go unaddressed.

«We believe the GreenPalm programme is a realistic option for those companies who want to support the production of a sustainable palm oil and help their counterparts in other parts of the world improve their agricultural practices.»

Ph.D. in Plant Science from McGill University, Professor and Loblaw Chair in Sustainable Food Production at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph.

The IFOAM project Regional Cooperation for Organic Standards and Certification Capacity in East Africa (OSEA) and the UNEP / UNCTAD Capacity Building Task Force on Trade, Environment and Development (CBTF) project Promoting Production and Trading Opportunities for Organic Agricultural Products in East Africa facilitated the development of a regional organic standard in the period 2005 to 2007.

After years of record prices and production, Australian beef exports will soften over the next two years as farmers rebuild their herd after the strongest period of production in more than three decades, says the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.

«It's a sector that continues to perform year on year and is one of the cornerstones of the Australian economy with the value of Australian agricultural production exceeding $ 60b for the first time in 2016 - 17.

«The socio - economic and environmental objectives are to set up a stakeholder knowledge platform by implementing an extensive process of knowledge exchange in the whole agricultural waste production and consumption cycle,» said Gontard.

Clearly, farmers» agricultural knowledge and skills was an inspiration to develop a new, collaborative approach towards a more efficient use of inputs such as energy, more profitable crop production and maintenance of greater genetic diversity in situ.

Professor Paul Berryman, independent consultant and a visiting professor at the University of Reading's School of Chemistry, Food & Pharmacy, considers the potential of sci - fi agricultural technologies that will revolutionise food production in the future.

The gross value of the vegetable industry production was estimated to have been around $ 3.3 billion in 2014 - 15, contributing around 6 per cent to Australia's gross value of agricultural production.

Another step in agricultural production is sorting: By improving fresh produce sorting with available technologies the food industry could improve its footprint significantly:» -LRB-...) By increasing yields by just 1 % with better sorting technology, it is possible to increase the final amount of this type of produce in the United States by 11 million tons -LRB-...).»

Adding crop, pasture and rangeland together gives a total area under certified organic production, in 1997, of around 0.2 percent of United States agricultural land16.

In the meantime, the Agricultural Products Act of 1990 (Act 119 of 1990) makes some provisions for organic production.

As the world's largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, our bioinnovation enables higher agricultural yields, low - temperature washing, energy - efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits that we rely on today and in the future.

on top of the latest trends in organic production,» said Cathy Calfo, CCOF Executive Director / CEO, «The overwhelming enthusiasm for this gathering speaks to its importance for California's organic and agricultural community.»

The main body of the report is comprised of a more detailed literature review of how agricultural management impacts GHG production and sequestration, particularly in vineyards.

The Burundian performance in agricultural production since the end of the war is dismal.

According to the Deputy Minister, studies indicate that the increase in agricultural production corresponds to the reduction in poverty as compared to other sectors of the economy.

According to the ex-president: «There is no lack of willingness to engage in agriculture by women» but observed factors such as male - dominated land holding systems and lack of access to finance for agricultural production among others, have limited the participation of women in the agric sector.

«Agricultural practices» shall mean all activities conducted by a farmer on a farm to produce agricultural products and which are inherent and necessary to the operation of a farm including, but not limited to, the collection, transportation, distribution, storage and land application of animal wastes; storage, transportation and use of equipment for tillage, planting, harvesting, irrigation, fertilization and pesticide application; storage and use of legally permitted fertilizers, limes and pesticides all in accordance with local, state and federal law and regulations and in accordance with manufacturers» instructions and warnings; storage, use and application of animal feed and foodstuffs; construction and use of farm structures and facilities for the storage of animal wastes, farm equipment, pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural products and livestock, for the processing of animal wastes and agricultural products, for the sale of agricultural products, and for the use of farm labor, as permitted by local and state building codes and regulations; 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A plague of parasitic mites is exterminating New York bee colonies, threatening $ 500 million in losses from the state's annual agricultural production that relies on bee pollination and honey production.

``... SADA is an important vehicle for attaining the goal of self - sufficiency, especially in the production of Agricultural products,» she noted.

Building such efforts into our tourism economy, I have assisted in the introduction and expansion of creative, low - impact forms of development, such as support for film production and agricultural tourism and the construction of the Maurice D. Hinchey Catskill Interpretive Center.

The government is seeking increased aid and investment in African agricultural production from G8 leaders, as well as the establishment of an «early warning system for food supply».

Governor Aregbesola who lamented over what he described as unwarranted scourge of hunger and poverty in Nigeria, said the time has come for every government to invest tremendously in real agricultural production.

Contrary to the expectations of most people, the growth rate of agricultural production actually declined for four straight quarters from 4.5 % to 3.01 % before rising in Q4 to 4.23 %.

Mr Crentsil who emerged as the overall best farmer was praised for engaging in various agricultural productions including 120acres of cocoa, 80acres of rubber, 60acres of plantain, 60acres of cowpea, 30acres of cassava, 15acres of citrus, 7acres of oil palm, 6acres of coconut.