Global Farmer Network

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
Crop Diversification to Build Resilience
In any business—and farming is a business—diversification involves the development of new products and expansion into new markets for the purpose of creating sources of revenue and reducing risk.
August 27, 2024 02:00 PM
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Opinion
A Biodiversity Success Story from Puerto Rico
It’s like our little farm is its own ecosystem, and every plant has a purpose.
June 23, 2024 07:00 AM
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Opinion
New Mexican President: New Challenges or Opportunities for Agriculture?
We hope that President-elect Sheinbaum will realize how much agriculture matters, the value created and how helping farmers thrive can help Mexico be better too.
June 17, 2024 08:39 AM
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Opinion
Winds of Change: New Governmental Agreement in Netherlands
We may not be interested in politics all the time, but politics is interested in us—and we must continue to join political conversations, even if they’re uncomfortable and we’re reluctant.
June 10, 2024 09:27 AM
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Pastorial dairy production in Scotland
Opinion
Celebrating World Milk Day and the Farmers Who Make Its Enjoyment Possible
Economic and environmental goals are not at odds with each other. Instead, they are often symbiotic. As our carbon footprint shrinks our profits rise because we’re becoming more efficient with our resources.
June 04, 2024 07:38 AM
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Opinion
Golden Rice is a Golden Opportunity Worth Fighting For
The longer we wait for Golden Rice the more children will die—not because of a natural disaster that nobody can control, but because judges who don’t understand farming or science have condemned them to this fate.
May 26, 2024 03:13 PM
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Opinion
How Bees and Farmers Can Harness the Wonder of Pollination for Sustainable Food Security
Farmers in Africa have lived with bees since the dawn of time. Those who learn how to handle them safely can enjoy amazing success with these insects and their colonies. Bees and people thrive together.
May 19, 2024 07:00 AM
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Opinion
Producing Milk in Harmony with Nature
Our world is going to need 50 percent more food by 2050. Success will require trade, technology, and more. Most of all, however, it will require farmers to describe their practices and communicate their ideas.
May 12, 2024 07:00 AM
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Opinion
A Dairy Farm Story of Healthy Soils Producing Healthy Plants, Cows, and People
I believe our farm is doing its small part to help the planet. Our motive is simple: You can’t go wrong by doing right.
May 05, 2024 07:00 AM
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Opinion
Planting Trees on Earth Day with the Future in Mind
As I incorporate agroforestry in my farming strategy, they improve our future because trees are a part of my plan to inspire and build a new generation of farmers.
April 28, 2024 07:00 AM
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