Agriculture
Agriculture is the science and art of cultivating plants and livestock. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that enabled people to live in cities. The history of agriculture began thousands of years ago. After gathering wild grains beginning at least 105,000 years ago, nascent farmers began to plant them around 11,500 years ago. Pigs, sheep and cattle were domesticated over 10,000 years ago. Plants were independently cultivated in at least 11 regions of the world. Industrial agriculture based on large-scale monoculture in the twentieth century came …
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Fraser Institute · 13 November 2024 English
Since 2000, Quebec’s real per-capita GDP has grown at an annual average of 1.2 percent, while Ontario’s has grown at 0.7 percent—both below the Canadian average. Ontario and Quebec’s real …
labour flowed there from its less productive agriculture sector. These differences, as well as the per-capita … should be noted that the convention is that agriculture is excluded from natural resource revenues. … McCallum, John (1983). Unequal Beginnings: Agriculture and Economic Development in Quebec and Ontario …
UMP: University of Manitoba Press · 7 November 2024 English
“This book is absolutely amazing and one of the most original collections that I have read in many years. Intended for everyone who inhabits Turtle Island—Indigenous and settler alike—Manomin encourages …
Manomin fields and incentivizing European-style agriculture, we argue that the term “settler-colonist” is … land in accordance with settler standards of agriculture, which included single-crop cultivation (monoculture) … start plant husbandry and agriculture? While the origin(s) of maize agriculture dominates Canadian and …
Fraser Institute · 1 November 2024 English
Regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election, it is likely that protectionist pressures will intensify in that country, thereby further threatening Canada’s exports to its largest trading …
trade notwithstanding the CFTA. Notably, in agriculture, there are inspection and labeling requirements …
AUP: Athabasca University Press · 29 October 2024 English
This introductory human resource management (HRM) textbook provides students with an overview of the major domains of human resource management (the “how-to”) with a focus on the practical application of …
professionals such as doctors and industries such as agriculture). Feature Box 2.2 Acts, Regulations, and Codes …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English
Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities …
developed countries need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity … and promote their food security. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reports … particularly in developing countries, where agriculture is a key economic sector and source of employment … (Ericsson & Mealy, 2019). A lack of investment in agriculture—both public and private—is one important cause … invest in agriculture. Factors that contribute to the lack of investment in agriculture in LDCs include …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to combat water scarcity and enhance sustainable agriculture in Kenya. …
combat water scarcity and enhance sustainable agriculture in Kenya. By Henri Contor on October 28, 2024 … deforestation, and the conversion of forest land to agriculture. Communities are detrimentally affected by these … for Crop Development, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development and supported by the …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
In this integrated cost-benefit analysis, the Nature-Based Infrastructure Global Resource Centre analyzes the potential of nature-based infrastructure (NBI) to enhance agricultural productivity and hazard protection in Eswatini.
valuation of agroforestry activities to enhance agriculture productivity and hazard protection In this integrated … Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture, including water scarcity, soil degradation, … (IFAD) are collaborating on the Smallholder Agriculture Productivity Enhancement and Marketing Project … combat water scarcity and enhance sustainable agriculture in Kenya. REPORT October 28, 2024 …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 24 October 2024 English
This policy report addresses the critical issue of soil acidity in the East African Community (EAC) and provides actionable recommendations for EAC partner states, the EAC Secretariat, and other relevant …
losses for farmers, especially in regions where agriculture serves as the primary source of income. Additionally … addressing this issue. • Fahari Marwa, Head of Agriculture and Food Security Department at the East African … Healthy soil is the foundation of sustainable agriculture (International Crops Research Institute for … and extension systems; and promoting organic agriculture (African Union, 2024). At the national level … promote soil health. For instance, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya launched …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
Environment Programme 1,047 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
standards, with sector-specific practices in agriculture and mining. To deliver the knowledge to act … drive more responsible investments in their agriculture sectors. In 2018, we developed guidance on how … team stepped up, working with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and local … Nations Environment Programme 1,047 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 401 United …