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The Global Farmer Network are farmers committed to inserting their voice and perspective in the global dialogue regarding food and nutritional security.

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Opinion
Water Policies Focused on the Future are Needed Today
California wastes water, hindering farmers’ ability to grow crops. Farmers are ready to conserve, but we need officials who prioritize the future.
May 28, 2023 07:00 AM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
Investment in Agriculture R&D Delivers Results that Matter
Our challenges can appear enormous, but we have great opportunities, too—and with more agricultural R&D funding, we have an excellent chance for a future in which things are getting better all the time.
May 14, 2023 07:00 AM
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Opinion
Mexico–Let’s Stop the Uncertainty and Embrace Technology
Mexico must reverse its present course and embrace the technology and trade that helps all Mexicans thrive.
April 30, 2023 07:00 AM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
Earth Day is Every Day for Farmers
The best way for farmers to celebrate Earth Day: Devoting ourselves to growing as much food as possible, using the best technologies to do it in a sustainable way so that future generations can join us.
April 21, 2023 06:00 AM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
Agriculture Spoke Up with Results in the Dutch Election for Provincial Governments
The smallest seeds can grow into the biggest trees—and something similar appears to have happened a couple of weeks ago when Dutch voters moved a pro-farmer party into power in provincial elections.
April 09, 2023 07:00 AM
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Opinion
Technology Supports Sustainable Agriculture in the Desert
With hydroponic technology applied as an agricultural practice to improve both water sustainability and water quality, we are showcasing another example of sustainable farming at work that is improving food security.
April 02, 2023 07:00 AM
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Opinion
Making Every Single Drop of Water Count
We live in a world of water scarcity—and water will become only more precious as the global population swells beyond 8 billion people and the climate continues to change in unpredictable ways.
March 22, 2023 01:00 AM
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Opinion
Commemorating International Women’s Day
Female farmers love their job for different reasons; Here four share advice while telling their stories of resilience, innovative creativity, and the rewards of producing food.
March 12, 2023 07:00 AM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
Agriculture as a Career of Choice – For Women
I’m glad that my father was so open minded. When people questioned his plan to let his daughters take over the family farm, he’d laugh and say: “One day, women will run the world!”
March 05, 2023 07:00 AM
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Opinion
Agriculture Technology Tools Can Help Alleviate Poverty for Many
GMOs like Bt eggplant won’t wipe away all our troubles—but the virtual elimination of the biggest threat to our crop will make eggplant farming more rewarding than ever before.
January 15, 2023 07:00 AM
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