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April 3, 2024

Private sector engages in Bt eggplant growth in Bangladesh

Global Development Section
School of Integrative Plant Science
Plant Breeding and Genetics Section

A woman in a hat looks at a strawberry in her hand. She stands in a line of crops.

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March 19, 2024

Students explore Costa Rica's agriculture and food systems

Global development students got hands-on experience with topics from labor conditions to trade policies and the production of specialty crops such as flowers, pineapples and coffee.

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Global Development Section
Agriculture

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March 12, 2024

Innovation and impact: women entrepreneurs foster Bangladesh resilience

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Global Development Section
School of Integrative Plant Science

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February 21, 2024

New study highlights global food production data challenges

The findings The study identifies stark discrepancies in food production data worldwide, notably within livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors. These sectors experience pronounced data gaps, especially at national and local levels, due to...