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Traditional climate-smart agriculture system ‘Barahnaja' saves the day for Uttarakhand farmers

Varsha Singh

August 30, 2022 |

101 Reporters |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: India, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

The traditional Barahnaja system of cultivation helps protect farmers’ crops from erratic weather conditions and crop failure and guarantees access to multiple food options and nutrition even during unprecedented conditions. The system helps crop diversification, ensures maximal use of land, nutrients and water and allows farmers to achieve year-round self-sustainability without commercial interest.

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Kansas, Nebraska researchers use plants to limit exposure to toxic lead in soil

Niara Savage

August 09, 2022 |

Nebraska Public Media |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Nebraska

Using biochar to plant crops on soil contaminated with lead reduces the amount of lead the crops soak up.

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Is the agriculture industry doing enough to conserve water during Utah's drought?

Carter Williams

July 27, 2022 |

KSL-TV |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

A combination of drought and financial incentives is encouraging farmers in Utah to adopt practices that consume less water like drip irrigation and even switching the crops they grow.

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What the Weeds Are Telling Us

Ragan Sutterfield

July 18, 2022 |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Arkansas

The Palmer amaranth weed improves the health of disturbed soils like agricultural fields. Throughout its lifecycle, the plant’s deep roots loosen the compacted soil, bring nutrients to the surface and utilize excess nitrogen in the soil.

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Seaweed Inc.: As climate threatens lobster, Maine eyes new cash crop

Stephanie Hanes

July 05, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Maine

As harvesting lobsters becomes more uncertain along the Maine coast due to climate change, many fishers are turning to kelp farming as a way to diversify their income. Atlantic Sea Farms purchases 1 million pounds of kelp a year from dozens of farmers resulting in The Pine Tree State becoming one of the top aquaculture producers in the United States.

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As Temperatures Rise, Farms Are Sprouting in Alaska

Hannah Wallace

June 30, 2022 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Alaska

Alaska usually imports most of its food, but due to supply chain issues and climate change making the growing season longer, more small farms are popping up in The Last Frontier state. While the number of U.S. farms has decreased between 2007 and 2017, Alaska saw them increase by 44 percent. With their farming boom, residents are becoming more sustainable on their own crops rather than relying on global food systems.

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Soilless Farming to the Rescue. How to Boost Agriculture Without Hurting Forests

Abdullah Tijani

June 30, 2022 |

Foundation for Investigative Journalism |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

A Nigerian agricultural entrepreneur is embracing hydroponics — a method that grows crops with water and no soil — as an alternative to farming methods that have led to land degradation. Because of Adebowale Onafowora’s knowledge, he has trained more than 20,000 people; and helped set up over 200 hydroponic centers. His inspiration led to the establishment of the Landmark University Greenhouse and Hydroponic Technology Centre, a place for research and training in the technique.

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Will Climate Change Help Hybrid Grapes Take Root in the US Wine Industry?

Julia Fine

June 16, 2022 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Hudson Valley, New York

To combat extreme weather, pests, and disease brought on by climate change, the Heritage Grape Project produces wines that aim to conserve and promote hybrid grapes, which are becoming a beneficial option to help local viticulturists grow grapes in an ecologically and economically sound manner.

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Working the land for our climate - Healthy soil, healthy world

Wolfram Huke Pia Schadel

June 14, 2022 |

Deutsche Welle (DW) |

Documentary |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Austria, Styria

Humus farming is a technique that doesn’t harm the soil or organisms living in it but instead nourishes it, thus making it more sustainable for long-term use. Humus farming and other climate change mitigation tactics to revive soil and make it healthy and usable are spreading across Europe.

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Drought and inflation have come for farmers and ranchers. Does this Utahn have the solution?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue

June 06, 2022 |

Deseret News |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Castle Dale, Utah

A new Hydrogen nutrition technology allows a rancher in Utah to turn alfalfa seed into cattle feed within a few days with less than one-tenth of the water used in traditional hay fields. By using this technology, he’s been able to manage the drought in the region and preserve his farmland. While many could be skeptical of the system, the Legislature is planning to study how effective it could be for others in the state.

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