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Interest in farm machinery and crop diversification spike as farmers respond to COVID-19 labor shortages.

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New blog published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs argues that balancing food security, rural livelihoods, water for agriculture and air quality need not be a zero-sum game.

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The average farmer who uses the Happy Seeder can generate up to 20% more profits than those who burn their fields, according to a new study published in Science.

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Published in Science, the article provides evidence for national policies that block stubble burning and promote no-till mechanization to manage crop residues.

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Policies and technologies key to sustainable development in India’s breadbasket.

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Later rice planting in Haryana and Punjab leads to concentrated agricultural burning in the late fall and 39% higher peak fire intensity, contributing to poor air quality.

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How sustainable agriculture is helping mitigate air pollution in South Asia.

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