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Much of Africa Not Investing Enough in Agricultural Research
Much of Africa Not Investing Enough in Agricultural Research
This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, from voaspecialenglish.com | http Investing in agricultural research and development can help poor countries fight hunger and poverty. A new study says investments in sub-Saharan Africa increased by more than twenty percent between two thousand one and two thousand eight. But the study also found that just a few countries were responsible for most of that growth. Nigeria was responsible for one-third of it. Ghana, Tanzania, Sudan and Uganda also increased their spending. But thirteen countries decreased their investments. Nienke Beintema from the Washington-based International Food Policy Research Institute led the study. She says new technologies are needed to fight hunger. She says some countries, including Nigeria, have increased their investments after spending far too little in the past. She says: "It is a positive sign because it is more commitment from the government. But Nigeria had extremely low levels of agricultural research funding." She was there for the first time in two thousand or two thousand one. She visited institutes "that could not function," she says. They did not even have a phone line or fuel for their cars or a working computer. Nigeria now has the largest agricultural research system south of the Sahara. But Nienke Beintema says a better measure of progress is whether a country is spending more than one percent of its agricultural money on research. And in two thousand eight, she says, Nigeria <b>...</b>
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Land Grab in Developing Countries - Seizing the Opportunities of Int. Investments in Agriculture
Land Grab in Developing Countries - Seizing the Opportunities of Int. Investments in Agriculture
Foreign acquisitions of farmland in Africa and elsewhere have become the focus of concern. Many observers consider this development a new form of colonialism that threatens food security of the poor. David Hallam of FAOs Trade and Market Division argues that investments could be good news if the objectives of land purchasers are reconciled with the investment needs of developing countries. For more information on the topic: www.fao.org (©FAO www.fao.org).
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Badgers
Badgers
mdc.mo.gov A badger is built for digging. With its one inch claws, and powerful legs, a badger can dig faster than a man with a shovel. When digging, a badger loosens dirt with its front feet, passes it under its belly, and kicks it out with its hind feet, sometimes sending it five feet in the air! They dig shallow burrows for living in and hunting food. They dig deeper dens for rearing young. Badgers live in open prairie and agricultural country in the Midwest.
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Anh ngữ đặc biệt 491 agriculture (VOA)
Anh ngữ đặc biệt 491 agriculture (VOA)
Chương trình học tiếng Anh của VOA: Special English Agriculture Report - Africa / Research. Xin hãy vào www.youtube.com để xem các bài kế tiếp. This is the VOA Special English Agriculture Report. Investing in agricultural research and development can help poor countries fight hunger and poverty. A new study says investments in sub-Saharan Africa increased by more than twenty percent between two thousand one and two thousand eight. But the study also found that just a few countries were responsible for most of that growth. Nigeria was responsible for one-third of it. Ghana, Tanzania, Sudan and Uganda also increased their spending. But thirteen countries decreased their investments. Nienke Beintema from the Washington-based International Food Policy Research Institute led the study. She says new technologies are needed to fight hunger. She says some countries, including Nigeria, have increased their investments after spending far too little in the past. She says: "It is a positive sign because it is more commitment from the government. But Nigeria had extremely low levels of agricultural research funding." She was there for the first time in two thousand or two thousand one. She visited institutes "that could not function," she says. They did not even have a phone line or fuel for their cars or a working computer. Nigeria now has the largest agricultural research system south of the Sahara. But Nienke Beintema says a better measure of progress is whether a country is <b>...</b>
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Scrap the CAP
Scrap the CAP
Daniel Hannan, Conservative MEP for South East England, giving a speech in Brussels on 8 October 2009 on why the Common agricultural Policy should be scrapped.
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EU/FAO SOMALIA
EU/FAO SOMALIA
In swift response to the global food crisis, the European Union announced a 1-Billion Euro food facility to boost agricultural productivity in 28 countries. In Somalia, the United Nations Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) was to support 70000 farmers especially in the south central agricultural regions to increase food production. This documentary highlights successes of the 2-year project in Somalia.
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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service - COOL Grocery Labeling
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service - COOL Grocery Labeling
Country of Origin Labeling is a labeling law that requires retailers, such as full-line grocery stores, supermarkets, and club warehouse stores, notify their customers with information regarding the source of certain foods. Food products, (covered commodities) contained in the law include muscle cut and ground meats: beef, veal, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and ginseng. Regulations for fish and shellfish covered commodities (7 CFR Part 60) became effective in 2005. The final rule for all covered commodities (7 CFR Part 60 and Part 65) went into effect on March 16, 2009. AMS-USDA is responsible for administration and enforcement of COOL.
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Partners 17 - Feeding America
Partners 17 - Feeding America
United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Partners Video Magazine Partners 17 - Feeding America The production of food in America is a complex, multi-layered process. Partners 17 features four untold stories - vital endeavors that are part of the amazing mosaic of agriculture. Preview (:34) Entire Program (28:08) Segments Hidden Danger North Carolina State University scientists tackle a nasty fungus that threatens the safety of food around the globe. (5:04) Asphalt Gardens The Food Project of inner-city Boston grows crops for local neighborhoods while nurturing urban youth. (4:40) The Rust Invasion Learn how the United States narrowly avoided an agricultural catastrophe from a devastating plant disease. (5:04) Robot Farm The future is now as Oklahoma State University researchers develop the very latest devices in precision agriculture. (3:40)
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Team CVT NCIIA
Team CVT NCIIA
Continuously Variable Transmission System Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, India India is primarily an agricultural country, and modern technology plays a major role in its agricultural practices. Its farming machines are powered by internal combustion engines, with speed and torque variations effected using conventional gears, which causes the engines to lose fuel efficiency over time. To increase engine efficiency and to achieve infinitely variable transmission, this team is developing a Pulley Type Continuously Variable Transmission that can be incorporated into existing tractors and harvesters, eliminating the need for gears and gear boxes in the power train. A simple arrangement of two variable diameter pulleys connected by one angular contact Vari-speed Elastomer belt can be attached to the drive shaft, the pulleys being actuated by stepper motors and/or clutch-based hydraulic control systems. This changeover could result in major savings in fuel by running the engine at its efficient speed and driving at any desired speed through stepless variations.
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Agriculture & Farmers file Program--Hridoya Mati O Manush
Agriculture & Farmers file Program--Hridoya Mati O Manush
opening of Hridoya Mati O Manush and its one of the initiative .....Agriculture & Farmers Budget of Bangladesh: Problem, Possibility and Things to be done, titled recommendations submitted to the Government: Yet again, for the very first time in Bangladesh, after the field-seminars, regulated in various parts of the country, Shykh Seraj tried to implement a substantial idea. On 25th June, 2007, Shykh Seraj presented 21 recommendations to the Finance and Planning Ministry, based upon the information and experience, gathered from the field-level research conducted by him and his research team members. In that programme Adviser, and eminent Economist, Education, Planning specialist and farmers from around the country were present. In brief the 21 recommendations were as such: Fertilizer Distribution System Granule Urea LCC Drum Seeder Seed Security Food Security & Rice Research Agricultural Research and Extension Sound Mingling of Agriculture and Extension Departments Activation of the wings and projects of the Agriculture Extension Department Hybrid Issue and the Position of the Government Land and water-area rehabilitation Empowerment of BRDB Safeguarding the Poultry Industry Specific Policies for the Fisheries Sector Active Enterprises to be taken, considering the enormous sea and water-boundary resources. To implement the rural bursary for rural and agricultural development Farmers Organization Agricultural Steps in Natural Adversity Taking initiative to bring back the <b>...</b>
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Ethiopia accused of forcing people from land
Ethiopia accused of forcing people from land
The government is forcibly removing people to make way for companies to lease agricultural land, says rights group.
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Devon County Show - livestock parade
Devon County Show - livestock parade
ITV Local Westcountry brings you the cattle parade on the final day of the agricultural festival that is the Devon County Show. For more got to www.itvlocal.com/westcountry
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$55000 high at NQ's Elrose Brahman bull sale
$55000 high at NQ's Elrose Brahman bull sale
A top price of $55000 has been reached on two occasions at yesterday's Elrose Invitation Brahman Sale in Cloncurry, North Queensland. As seen on www.farmonline.com.au From agricultural news, weather, classifieds and market reports to properties for sale, job vacancies and rural events, farmonline has it covered.
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Agriculture Budget ...Farmers Budget of Bangladesh-- part-1
Agriculture Budget ...Farmers Budget of Bangladesh-- part-1
Agriculture Budget, Farmers Budget- Agriculture of Bangladesh: Problem, Possibility and Things to be done, titled recommendations submitted to the Government: Yet again, for the very first time in Bangladesh, after the field-seminars, regulated in various parts of the country, Shykh Seraj tried to implement a substantial idea. On 25th June, 2007, Shykh Seraj presented 21 recommendations to the Finance and Planning Ministry, based upon the information and experience, gathered from the field-level research conducted by him and his research team members. In that programme Adviser, and eminent Economist, Education, Planning specialist and farmers from around the country were present. In brief the 21 recommendations were as such: Fertilizer Distribution System Granule Urea LCC Drum Seeder Seed Security Food Security & Rice Research Agricultural Research and Extension Sound Mingling of Agriculture and Extension Departments Activation of the wings and projects of the Agriculture Extension Department Hybrid Issue and the Position of the Government Land and water-area rehabilitation Empowerment of BRDB Safeguarding the Poultry Industry Specific Policies for the Fisheries Sector Active Enterprises to be taken, considering the enormous sea and water-boundary resources. To implement the rural bursary for rural and agricultural development Farmers Organization Agricultural Steps in Natural Adversity Taking initiative to bring back the Bio-ingredients in soil, ie Bio-Agriculture To <b>...</b>
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GLOBALGAP Movie 2007
GLOBALGAP Movie 2007
GLOBALGAP is a private sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe. The GLOBALGAP standard is primarily designed to reassure consumers about how food is produced on the farm by minimising detrimental environmental impacts of farming operations, reducing the use of chemical inputs and ensuring a responsible approach to worker health and safety as well as animal welfare.
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Agriculture Budget, Farmers Budget of Bangladesh-- Feni
Agriculture Budget, Farmers Budget of Bangladesh-- Feni
Agriculture Budget, Farmers Budget- Agriculture of Bangladesh: Problem, Possibility and Things to be done, titled recommendations submitted to the Government: Yet again, for the very first time in Bangladesh, after the field-seminars, regulated in various parts of the country, Shykh Seraj tried to implement a substantial idea. On 25th June, 2007, Shykh Seraj presented 21 recommendations to the Finance and Planning Ministry, based upon the information and experience, gathered from the field-level research conducted by him and his research team members. In that programme Adviser, and eminent Economist, Education, Planning specialist and farmers from around the country were present. In brief the 21 recommendations were as such: Fertilizer Distribution System Granule Urea LCC Drum Seeder Seed Security Food Security & Rice Research Agricultural Research and Extension Sound Mingling of Agriculture and Extension Departments Activation of the wings and projects of the Agriculture Extension Department Hybrid Issue and the Position of the Government Land and water-area rehabilitation Empowerment of BRDB Safeguarding the Poultry Industry Specific Policies for the Fisheries Sector Active Enterprises to be taken, considering the enormous sea and water-boundary resources. To implement the rural bursary for rural and agricultural development Farmers Organization Agricultural Steps in Natural Adversity Taking initiative to bring back the Bio-ingredients in soil, ie Bio-Agriculture To <b>...</b>
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This is Thailand (19 minute video documentary)
This is Thailand (19 minute video documentary)
Thailand is much more than the tropical vacation paradise shown on travel posters. In a few short decades, the Kingdom has transformed itself from an agricultural country into an emerging economy and active contributing member of the global community of nations. During the same short period, a rich tradition of cultural openness and adaptability has provided the resources a maturing participatory democracy with a strong economy and vast potential for the future.
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Khmer Rice in Cambodia
Khmer Rice in Cambodia
Khmer people call rice plant as "Neang" and "Neang" in Khmer means "She". Rice plant is female, she gets pregnant and gives birth to rice crop. Cambodia has at least 100 varieties of difference rice name. Cambodia rice fragrance such as Neag Khon, Neang Menh, Neang Rumdol, Neang Phka Kgnei, Neang Phka Malis, Neang Saravan are the best qualities Cambodia is a richly agricultural country. Cambodia exports any kind of rice from Cambodia to countries all around the world. www.iknow.com.kh
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Agriculture: Downsizing The Federal Government
Agriculture: Downsizing The Federal Government
Agriculture is easily the most distorted sector, with high tariffs and, in developed countries at least, large amounts of government subsidies through price supports and direct payments. On the other hand, developing countries, who have a comparative advantage in these products, cannot afford to subsidize their agriculture sector and face prohibitive tariffs for their products abroad. The powerful agriculture lobby groups, particularly in the large developed countries, make reform politically difficult. Chris Edwards, Sallie James and Dan Ikenson discuss the inequities of American farm policies. This video was produced by Caleb Brown ( www.twitter.com ) and Austin Bragg ( www.twitter.com ).
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Katherine NT Australia
Katherine NT Australia
CARAVAN TRIP 2007 Katherine is a town situated 320 km southeast of Darwin in the "Top End" of the Northern Territory, Australia. At the 2001 census, Katherine had a population of 6488. Set in promising grazing and future agricultural country, the town's main economic source has often been gold, but this has lessened after the closing of the mine at Mt Todd. There is increasing tourism and the RAAF Base Tindal 17 km southeast of town is also contributing to the economy. The town has several churches, sporting clubs, parks, a well kept golf course, and a showground. The well known and spectacular Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park near the town has many ancient rock paintings. These often become flooded during "the wet season" as the river can rise 18 m in the narrow passage. The Park features many activities such as camping, swimming, fishing (lures only), sightseeing, canoeing, boat cruises and bush walk trails. The town was given its name after the daughter of one of the sponsors of John McDouall Stuart who first saw the area in 1862. The original inhabitants of the area belong to the Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman language groups. Built environment Springvale Homestead, built in 1879, is the oldest original homestead in the Northern Territory. The homestead was originally managed by Alfred Giles, an ex-Overland Telegraph linesman, but is now open to visitors. The Old Katherine Railway Station is another historic attraction that served Vesteys Meatworks during <b>...</b>
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ARGHAKHANCHi ROPAAIEN MELA
ARGHAKHANCHi ROPAAIEN MELA
NEPAL IS THE AGRICULTURAL COUNTRY ,WE ARE GROWING RICE FOR WHOLE WORLD.LET'S SEE HOW TO GROW RICE IN FIELD.THIS VIDEO TAKEN BY MADHAB POKHREL IN 2009 IN ARGHAKHANCHI NEPAL.
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Rebuilding Agriculture in Afghanistan
Rebuilding Agriculture in Afghanistan
This video highlights the achievements of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and its partners in rebuilding agriculture in Afghanistan after decades of war and four years of the worst drought in living memory changed everything, and there is malnutrition in a country where agriculture once supplied over three-quarters of the national income.
![Bakersfield is a city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is located roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, 110 mi (180 km) to the north and south respectively. Bakersfield is the 11th fastest growing city in California.[6] As of 2009, the population was estimated at 333,719 within the city limits,[7] making it the 11th largest city in California and the 57th largest city in the United States according to U.S. Census estimates.](http://web.archive.org./web/20120507012854/http://cdn2.wn.com/pd/80/76/ad49c2aa55ec734b222265d9ce71_medium.jpg "Bakersfield is a city at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is located roughly equidistant between Fresno and Los Angeles, 110 mi (180 km) to the north and south respectively. Bakersfield is the 11th fastest growing city in California.[6] As of 2009, the population was estimated at 333,719 within the city limits,[7] making it the 11th largest city in California and the 57th largest city in the United States according to U.S. Census estimates.")
