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  • Another Giant Leap

    December 04, 2015 |

    Al Jazeera |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: India, Sukhrali, Haryana

    The rapid development of emerging economies across Asia and Africa is lifting hundreds of millions of people out of poverty - but there is much debate as to how to best structure this growth. If these economies evolve in the same way as in the West - with unchecked, excessive resource consumption and heavy pollution - the planet may be on the fast track to disaster. Earthrise explores how these nations can grow sustainably using improved, eco-conscious technologies like renewable energy and eco-friendly farming practices.

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  • Seaweed cultivation ushers waves of change in the Sundarbans

    November 25, 2015 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, Jharkhali, West Bengal

    Algaculture offers a sustainable and empowering alternative to rice farming in coastal areas of India threatened by sea level rise. With the assistance of The Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research and the South Asian Forum for Environment, women engage in algae farming training workshops. Harvesting algae like a crop provides a vital source of additional income to women, who are often the caretakers of their family.

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  • How Female Farmers Can Help End Hunger and Malnutrition

    October 02, 2015 |

    TakePart |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Burkina Faso

    By supporting small-scale female farmers, Groundswell International, an NGO, is diversifying diets and combating food insecurity in countries in West Africa.

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  • The Changing Face of California Agriculture

    September 30, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

    Video |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

    Immigrants from Laos farming in California are using traditional knowledge and small-scale farming to make farming economically viable. While Hmong farmers face cultural challenges, they are looking to sustain and expand their businesses to new markets.

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  • 4 Startups Revolutionizing How Food Is Produced in the U.S.

    September 24, 2015 |

    NationSwell |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Salina, Kansas

    University research in Kansas and California is providing technical solutions for small farmers to help them compete against large scale farms.

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  • How better seeds make Timor-Leste climate resilient

    September 12, 2015 |

    SciDev.Net |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Timor-Leste

    A Ministry of Agriculture project called "Seeds of Life" grants local farmers genetically-solidified seeds in order to fight food insecurity in the country. The farmers will produce the crops and sell them back to both the Ministry and the community, thus expanding access to quality food and stimulating the local economy. Since the program has started, maize production has increased 50%, rice production increased 25%, and sweet potato production increased 65-130%.

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  • When Reality TV Involves Vaccinating a Goat and Pulling Weeds

    September 05, 2015 |

    The Atlantic |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Tanzania

    Not all reality shows focus on the lives of the rich and famous. Female Food Heroes, is a Tanzanian reality show in which female farmers compete against each other for a grand prize. Ultimately, it’s not just about the money, the show aims to empower farmers and alter sexist attitudes.

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  • In Search Of Salvation From Drought, California Looks Down Under

    August 19, 2015 |

    KQED |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, California

    Farmers in California increasingly face water shortages. To help solve the problem, some are looking to Australia, where a national water market has provided an economic solution. By buying and selling water rights, farmers have incentives to reduce consumption.

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  • Family Farms Turn To Pizza For Fast Cash And Customers

    August 19, 2015 |

    NPR |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Athens, Wisconsin

    Small farmers have been struggling for years with low commodity prices and rising production costs. But throughout the Midwest, a new farm-to-table strategy is giving a boost to some farmers.

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  • How to Grow More Food with Less Water

    August 03, 2015 |

    Ensia |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Bushland, Texas

    The U.S. government has developed different sensors for irrigation devices that gauge water demand and help conserve use. as water shortages caused by drought have increased across the globe, and farmers are faced with economic burdens, such technology is focusin on sustainability for the future.

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