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Reports commissioned by Molly Scott Cato, the Green Party MEP for Southwest England, and others revolve around mixed farming, increasing biodiversity, and addressing big issues such as loss of topsoil and supporting farming communities.
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Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
Craig Ballinger, Slate Magazine, 20 Mar. 2017
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Wilkins was not involved in the new research, but has studied the origins, history, and spread of animal husbandry and dairy farming in Mongolia and elsewhere in Asia.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2024
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As people took to agriculture and animal husbandry, human populations expanded and the specialization of labor became a necessity.Daniel Falkiner, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2014
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The two talked about all sorts of tractor parts that only the pros know, showing that these two country boys clearly have tractors and farming in their blood.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Many of those who pass through North Korea's military end up in non-military tasks like farming and construction, without much intensive combat training at all, Ji Hyun Park, a North Korean defector, now a senior fellow for human security at the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The 2003 Quantification Settlement Agreement (QSA) increased policy focus on water conservation, resulting in less water being used in agriculture, so that more could be provided to urban areas like San Diego.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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By 2050, Tanzania may experience significant drought and more intense flooding, which could lead to a widespread decrease in agriculture and a lowering of the gross domestic product by up to 18 percent.New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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She was tasked with traveling throughout Mexico to learn about the country’s culture, including agave cultivation.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey is produced in partnership with local Maryland farmers and emphasizes sustainable rye cultivation.Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Rather than being constantly on the move, traditional Maasai pastoralism has been more about strategic relocation.Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
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“Mixed farming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mixed%20farming. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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