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Farmers spot diseased crops faster with artificial intelligence

Matt McFarland

December 14, 2017 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Kearny, New Jersey

Oftentimes in farming, once farmers spot an issue with a crop, it is too late to save it. Artificial intelligence is changing that, starting with implementing the technology that is used to manage orchards into the practice of growing corn and soybeans.

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Farming in Minnesota: A Taste of Home

Rachel Cramer

December 12, 2017 |

The GroundTruth Project |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Scandia, Minnesota

Sustainable agriculture and farming is on the rise on a national level, but it's not often so simple to get into the practice, especially for those that are new to the U.S. A farmer training program based in Washington County, Minnesota is trying to change that by enrolling a small group of interested Somali-Americans in a curriculum focused on becoming the next generation of farmers in America.

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A harvest of sunshine

Isaac Anyaogu

December 11, 2017 |

Business Day |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Solar powered assistive technologies boost economic gains and quality of life for rural communities in Nigeria. Rural farmers can rent solar dryers for a faster and more efficient way to dry their harvests, which can earn them greater profits. Solar refrigeration kiosks also allow farmers to sell more by extending the shelf life of foods, while solar home systems provide an affordable way for rural communities to tap into electric grids to power appliances, opening up more possibilities for work, education, and ease of daily life. Many of these products and services are run by women entrepreneurs.

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Why An Ivy League MBA Went Back To Ghana To Help A Pineapple Farm

Amy Yee

December 08, 2017 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ghana

Investment in African agriculture has wide-ranging impact because the industry provides 60 percent of employment in the continent. Injaro, founded by an investment banker, is a private equity fund that seeks to invest in African businesses. Injaro’s funds have helped to make Gold Coast Fruits one of Ghana’s largest employers and have helped revive a struggling pineapple farm. The steady investments have improved productivity as Gold Coast Fruits now produces up to 50 tons of pineapple.

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How to fight female genital mutilation with economics

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

December 04, 2017 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: Tanzania, Dar es Salaam

We rarely think of Female Genital Mutilation, which is the total or partial removal of the external female genitalia, as an economic practice. It’s often thought of in cultural terms. However, that’s exactly what Seleiman Bishagazi did. He realized the practice was popular in his community because poor families made a profit from it. So, he “decided to attack the issue with economics and education.”

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These Montana ranchers are helping grizzlies, wolves and cattle coexist

Kristina Johnson

November 28, 2017 |

Ensia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tom Miner Basin, Montana

With the lifting of federal protection on top predators like grizzly bears, many are concerned that landowners will be more likely to shoot predators found on their ranches and farmland, risking the fragile stability of the Montana ecosystem. But a strategy of cattle herding called low-stress handling by range riders serves not only as a natural and efficient way to protect cattle from wolves and bears, allowing humans and wildlife to live in harmony, but also benefits the cattle and therefore the ranchers, producing superior quality beef.

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Starting & Growing A Business On The Navajo Nation

Sarah Gustavus Lim

November 22, 2017 |

KNME-PBS |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Leupp, Arizona

Entrepreneurs in the Navajo Nation face unique challenges finding talent and funding. One business struggling is the North Leupp Family Farm, which grows healthy food and employees local people. The Native American Business Incubator Network helped the farm grow by overcoming some of these challenges. This is part of a broader effort to create jobs and help young people stay in the region.

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To Save Their Water Supply, Colorado Farmers Taxed Themselves

Luke Runyon

November 18, 2017 |

NPR |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado is only now recovering from a 16-year long drought that resulted in the aquifer irrigation system becoming increasingly dry. Until the farmers decided to tax themselves for water consumption, realizing that saving water now and taxing themselves would protect their farms and livelihood in the long run.

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Seed banks help Zimbabwe's farmers tackle climate change

Sally Nyakanyanga

November 07, 2017 |

The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Zimbabwe

Many indigenous crops in Zimbabwe have been replaced with cash crops that sell without worry. However, farmers still need the indigenous small grains in order to feed their families when maize - the main crop in the country - is out of season. In order to increase the availability of such seeds, community seed banks are being considered after seeing success in other areas.

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In the Southwest, a sustainable breed of cattle

Anthony Moreno

November 02, 2017 |

High Country News |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Mexico

A breed of cattle that is uncommon in the Southwest is making a comeback and increasing sustainability for ranchers. The criollo cow can withstand the increasing dry spells, even thriving in hot and dry conditions. Cattle ranchers often resort to selling off cattle when droughts result in water and grass shortages, causing economic hardship. Criollo cattle are less likely to catch and spread disease, improve grasslands, and require less food and water.

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