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China's Farmland Expands, Boosting Food Security
A national land use survey reveals a net increase of 140,443 hectares of farmland south of the Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River, reversing a long-term trend, contributing to China's consistent grain production exceeding 650 million metric tons annually, and highlighting the success of government i...
China's Farmland Expands, Boosting Food Security
A national land use survey reveals a net increase of 140,443 hectares of farmland south of the Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River, reversing a long-term trend, contributing to China's consistent grain production exceeding 650 million metric tons annually, and highlighting the success of government i...
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32% Bias Score
Mexico Ordered to Lift GM Corn Ban
On December 20, 2024, an international arbitration panel ordered Mexico to overturn its ban on genetically modified corn for human consumption, following a US complaint under the USMCA trade deal; while the ruling has minimal impact on trade given Mexico's domestic white corn production, it highligh...
Mexico Ordered to Lift GM Corn Ban
On December 20, 2024, an international arbitration panel ordered Mexico to overturn its ban on genetically modified corn for human consumption, following a US complaint under the USMCA trade deal; while the ruling has minimal impact on trade given Mexico's domestic white corn production, it highligh...
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Loses USMCA Dispute Over GM Corn Ban
A USMCA panel ruled against Mexico's ban on GM corn for human consumption, concluding that Mexico's measures lacked scientific basis and violated the trade agreement. Mexico must now allow imports or face sanctions, despite its efforts to protect its native corn.
Mexico Loses USMCA Dispute Over GM Corn Ban
A USMCA panel ruled against Mexico's ban on GM corn for human consumption, concluding that Mexico's measures lacked scientific basis and violated the trade agreement. Mexico must now allow imports or face sanctions, despite its efforts to protect its native corn.
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56% Bias Score
France Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
A massive trade deal between the EU and four South American countries is facing major opposition in France, due to concerns that it will harm the French farming sector, potentially leading to a blockage of the deal unless at least three other EU countries representing at least 35% of the EU populati...
France Threatens to Block EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
A massive trade deal between the EU and four South American countries is facing major opposition in France, due to concerns that it will harm the French farming sector, potentially leading to a blockage of the deal unless at least three other EU countries representing at least 35% of the EU populati...
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60% Bias Score
New Technology Reduces Chick Culling in US Egg Industry
The American egg industry kills 350 million male chicks annually due to their inability to lay eggs; a new technology, the Cheggy, identifies male embryos in brown eggs before hatching, eliminating the need for culling, though it currently doesn't work on white eggs which comprise 81 percent of US s...
New Technology Reduces Chick Culling in US Egg Industry
The American egg industry kills 350 million male chicks annually due to their inability to lay eggs; a new technology, the Cheggy, identifies male embryos in brown eggs before hatching, eliminating the need for culling, though it currently doesn't work on white eggs which comprise 81 percent of US s...
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44% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Calls for Deeper Rural Reform and Stronger Agricultural Power in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged deepening rural reforms and strengthening agricultural power, focusing on improved support systems, increased farmer incomes, poverty prevention, and rural revitalization, as discussed at a recent central rural work conference in Beijing.
Xi Jinping Calls for Deeper Rural Reform and Stronger Agricultural Power in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged deepening rural reforms and strengthening agricultural power, focusing on improved support systems, increased farmer incomes, poverty prevention, and rural revitalization, as discussed at a recent central rural work conference in Beijing.
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48% Bias Score
Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.
Kenya Holds Public Forums on GM Bt Maize Release
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public forums next week in four counties to gather input on the potential release of genetically modified Bt maize, submitted by KALRO and AATF, to combat fall armyworms and maize stem borers, following biosafety regulations.
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32% Bias Score
Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns
Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...
Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns
Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...
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44% Bias Score
Arizona Designates Willcox Groundwater Basin as Active Management Area
Arizona's Department of Water Resources declared the Willcox Groundwater Basin an active management area on December 1st, 2023, to curb agricultural overpumping causing well depletion and land damage, after public hearings and local resident votes.
Arizona Designates Willcox Groundwater Basin as Active Management Area
Arizona's Department of Water Resources declared the Willcox Groundwater Basin an active management area on December 1st, 2023, to curb agricultural overpumping causing well depletion and land damage, after public hearings and local resident votes.
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40% Bias Score
China's Low-Altitude Economy Takes Flight
China's low-altitude economy is booming, with drone deliveries at the Great Wall, air taxis in Shanghai, and widespread agricultural drone use; the government projects a market value of 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.
China's Low-Altitude Economy Takes Flight
China's low-altitude economy is booming, with drone deliveries at the Great Wall, air taxis in Shanghai, and widespread agricultural drone use; the government projects a market value of 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035.
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48% Bias Score
Lebanon's Agricultural and Environmental Devastation from the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The 2023-2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict ravaged Lebanon's agriculture, destroying over 37 farms and causing an estimated 80% olive crop loss, exacerbating pre-existing environmental issues and creating significant public health risks due to water and air contamination from munitions and diesel gener...
Lebanon's Agricultural and Environmental Devastation from the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
The 2023-2024 Israel-Hezbollah conflict ravaged Lebanon's agriculture, destroying over 37 farms and causing an estimated 80% olive crop loss, exacerbating pre-existing environmental issues and creating significant public health risks due to water and air contamination from munitions and diesel gener...
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24% Bias Score
Xi Jinping Calls for Deeper Rural Reform to Boost China's Agricultural Power
President Xi Jinping instructed a deepened rural reform and progress toward strengthening China's agricultural power, focusing on improved support systems, increased farmer income, and poverty relapse prevention, as discussed at a central rural work conference in Beijing.
Xi Jinping Calls for Deeper Rural Reform to Boost China's Agricultural Power
President Xi Jinping instructed a deepened rural reform and progress toward strengthening China's agricultural power, focusing on improved support systems, increased farmer income, and poverty relapse prevention, as discussed at a central rural work conference in Beijing.
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40% Bias Score
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