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From Commodification to Conservation: Restoring Agrobiodiversity through Seed Breeding – Part I: 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Diverse plants and manure must take their place. This public research and development (R&D) investment is the primary driver of long-term productivity growth in US agriculture. Moreover, the needed shift away from industrial farming means identifying effective mixes of crops that produce nutrients in place.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) , Asia AFA works to empower and strengthen the capacities of leaders and technical staff to increase resilience and combat hunger. They engage in policy advocacy, capacity building, knowledge management, and sustainability initiatives.

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Path to a New Farm Bill: Sustainable and Organic Research 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

This public research and development (R&D) investment is the primary driver of long-term productivity growth in US agriculture. Many practices can lower a farm’s greenhouse gas emissions, including alternative manure management techniques and the use of renewable energy.

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