Farming Through Extreme Climate Events Is A Global Challenge
We live on opposite sides of the world and we’ve never met in person—but as farmers who have confronted major natural disasters this month, we have a lot in com...
Infrastructure
Honest Views About Trade From Ukraine
Kornelius 'Kees' Huizinga is a Dutch transplant who has been farming in Ukraine since 2003, a country often referred to as the "bread basket of Europe". Kees p...
Trade agreements fundamental for Uruguay
Gabriel Carballal attended the Global Farmer Roundtable in 2012 and farms in Uruguay. The South American nation sits along Atlantic Ocean and shares borders wi...
Trade from N. Dakota Viewpoint Shared With White House
Given the unique experience GFN board member Terry Wanzek recently had with visiting White House officials to discuss current trade issues, it makes s...
Brazil approves GM sugarcane, flying cows, and more… – news for week of June 12
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NAFTA rewrite, Kenyan farmers, China food production, and more – news for week of May 22
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China’s new silk road- news for week of May 15
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China attending TPP meeting, food films, and more GM potatoes approved – news for week of March 13
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Trade deficits focus of new Administration – news for week of March 6
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Improved Infrastructure is a Competitive Advantage
I’ve always known that moving food from farm to fork depends on excellent infrastructure—but until about fifteen years ago, I took a lot of it for granted. I...