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Krill Fishing Boom May Threaten Antarctic Predators and Climate Crisis Mediation

Food Tank

As the krill fishing industry expands across the aquaculture and pharmaceuticals industry, scientists express concerns that these sectors will decrease krill’s carbon sink capacity and create competition for krill’s natural predators. Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report.

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Best Practices for Managing Plant Nutrients

Farmbrite

Turning : Regularly turn the compost pile to ensure nutrients are evenly distributed and broken down. Finding the right location to add nutrients in various contexts (gardening, farming, aquaculture, etc.) Finding the Right Location and Placement of Nutrients So, what is the right fertilizer application fertilizer and timing methods?

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The Case for Seafood Self-Reliance

Civil Eats

We’ve seen massive consolidation in our fishing fleet at the harvester level, at the processor level, at the distribution level. We also need federal investment in processing and distribution. We need to find ways to support new entrants, whether it’s in wild-capture fisheries or aquaculture. Also,] it starts in the water.

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Census of Agriculture Reveals the Promise of Regional Food Systems

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

The growing revenue from direct, local, and regional sales is supported by programs such as the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) that strengthen direct-to-consumer marketing opportunities and regional distribution networks.

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What’s Left Out of the Conversation When it Comes to Urban Agriculture

Food Tank

Urban agriculture can take on many different forms including, but not limited to, community gardens, urban farms, greenspaces, bioswales, rain gardens, community composting, beekeeping, and aquaculture. It is rooted in practices that support the environment, promote sustainable methods of food production, and minimize waste.

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Northeast Regional Business Builder Sub-Awards

ATTRA

In the first funding round, the Center anticipates distributing around $10 million and making between 180 and 350 awards. Farm and food businesses, including aquaculture and wild-caught fisheries, and qualified nonprofits are eligible to apply.

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Tennessee Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

ATTRA

Funds will support expanded capacity for the aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storing, transporting, wholesaling, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products, including specialty crops, dairy, grains and other row crops for human consumption, aquaculture, and other food products, excluding meat and poultry.

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