Agriculture
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ECONOMY
Latin Women Lead the Fight Against Climate Change Using Indigenous Agriculture
Throughout Latin America, indigenous women use old farming methods to fight climate change. In places like Peru and Guatemala, they…
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LIFE
Bolivia Honors Andean Traditions with Summer Solstice Celebration
A lively celebration welcomed the new agricultural cycle during the summer solstice in the beautiful mountains of La Paz, Bolivia.…
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ECONOMY
Weather Woes Impact South American Crops Amid Production Hopes
Prediction models indicate brutal weather in Brazil and Argentina, threatening the hoped-for record crop season. Heavy rains are expected in…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Ancient Maize in Brazil Challenges Domestication Origins Theory
Brazilian researchers have uncovered evidence that partially domesticated maize samples from Peruaçu Valley may point to South America as a…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Ecuador’s New Battle Against Fusarium R4T: A Global Push for Bananas
Ecuador, the world’s top banana producer, is taking center stage in a fight against Fusarium R4T, a devastating fungus that…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Smart Hydroponic Gardens in Bolivia Transform Urban Agriculture
Bolivia's first "Smart Educational Garden" blends hydroponic technology with education, empowering schools to grow fresh produce sustainably. This project, led…
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ECONOMY
Lula Introduces Agrarian Reform Plan to Strengthen Family Agriculture in Brazil
President Lula unveils a transformative agrarian reform plan, aiming to distribute land and empower Brazil's family farmers, fostering not just…
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Latin American agri-food costs 1.2 billion “hidden” dollars, according to FAO
Latin America's current agri-food systems carry hidden costs of at least $1.2 billion for health, the environment, and society, according…
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Land Reform in Brazil: Can Lula Fulfill the Historical Debt?
After the first two decades of the 21st century, agrarian reform in Brazil remains an unfulfilled promise. What will be…
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Who is Jhénifer Mojica Flórez, Colombia’s new Minister of Agriculture?
With extensive experience in the public sector and the protection of human rights, the new minister of agriculture must take…
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