culture The right cannot resist a culture war against the 'liberal elite', even now | Nick Cohen By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T17:30:02Z The highest rates of Covid-19 casualties are in countries run by know-nothing populists Coronavirus – latest global updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAll of a sudden, and after years of bluffing, conservatives are warning of the dangers of jumping to hasty conclusions. Before I go any further, I must therefore say our newly scrupulous masters have a point. The league tables of national Covid-19 death figures are not the last word on the crisis, and may look different in a few weeks. That’s that done, then. Everybody happy? Good. Let’s get on with it.In the world as it is, rather than as it may be, a shameful fact is undeniable. The highest Covid-19 casualties are in the US and the UK, where the mendacities of the populist right have deformed society. It turns out that being governed by Anglo-Saxon conservatives is a threat to the health of nations. Their rule kills the old and blights the futures of the young. To understand their ineptitude, think of how conservatism turned into a know-nothing culture in the past decade, and ask what Donald Trump and Boris Johnson would be doing in an alternative universe where they never came close to power. Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Boris Johnson Donald Trump UK news Trump administration US news US politics World news Society Conservatives Republicans Politics
culture Panel on private investment in the food and agriculture sectors By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:46:00 GMT Private investment in the food and agriculture sectors can enhance productivity, drive job creation and income growth, increase food supply and improve food security, according to panel participants. The panel also recognised the need to attract more private private investment in the food and agriculture sectors, and called on governments to design coherent policy frameworks and implement reforms to improve the investment climate. Full Article
culture The Policy Framework for Investment in Agriculture By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 16:42:00 GMT The Policy Framework for Investment in Agriculture is a flexible tool which helps governments evaluate their investment policies in the ten areas essential to creating an attractive environment for investors and in enhancing the development benefits of agricultural investment. Full Article
culture OECD and FAO call for responsible investment in agriculture By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:01:00 GMT 16 February 2018 - OECD and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a pilot project in Paris today to kick-start the practical application of the OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains with 30 leading enterprises. Full Article
culture Rain doesn’t follow the plow: climate change, agriculture and water By oecdinsights.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 09:56:00 GMT In many areas today, there is no such thing as a “natural” landscape. Thousands of years of farming have selected and encouraged some species, marginalised or eliminated others. The land itself has been altered by ploughing, enclosure, herding and other human interventions. We may feel that we have tamed Nature. Reports like this new one from the OECD remind us of our ignorance and warn us about our arrogance. Full Article
culture Agriculture and agricultural soils facing climate change and food security challenges: Public policies and practices By www.ag4climate.org Published On :: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:33:00 GMT This joint OECD/France conference to be held in Paris on 16 September 2015 will aim to lay the foundation for the international effort which is needed on public policy options and economic incentives to support food security, the fight against climate change and adaptation to climate change while integrating soil issues in that effort. Full Article
culture Navigating pathways to reform water policies in agriculture - Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Papers By doi.org Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:37:00 GMT This report offers a guide on potential reform pathways towards sustainable agriculture water use, based on a thorough review of selected past water and agriculture reforms and extensive consultation with policy experts. Full Article
culture India - The treasure house of culture and heritage By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It has been the dream land for centuries.India is an ideal place to sp Full Article
culture Green Growth in Fisheries and Aquaculture By Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:16:00 GMT This report summarises the current situation in fisheries and aquaculture, observing that in many parts of the world these sectors are at risk and do not reach their full potential. Full Article
culture Résultats PISA 2012 sur la culture financière: France By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 08:30:00 GMT Résultats pour la France de PISA 2012 sur la culture financière en comparaison avec 17 autres pays et économies qui ont participé à l'évaluation: l'Australie, la Belgique (Communauté flamande), Shanghai-Chine, Colombie, Croatie, République tchèque, Estonie, Israël, Italie, Lettonie, nouvelle-Zélande, Pologne, Russie, République slovaque, la Slovénie, l'Espagne et les États-Unis Full Article
culture Working together to build the culture of learning in the Netherlands (OECD Education Today Blog) By oecdeducationtoday.blogspot.fr Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 18:14:00 GMT The Netherlands’ economy and society are being transformed by technological change, increased economic integration, population ageing, increased migration and other pressures. Full Article
culture Genome Editing: Applications in Agriculture By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:50:00 GMT The OECD Conference on Genome Editing: Applications in Agriculture – Implications for Health, Environment and Regulation will explore the regulatory considerations raised by genome edited products, with the aim to favour a coherent policy approach to facilitate innovation involving genome editing. More information on the programme and the speakers. Full Article
culture The Slow Lane: Culture brings its own riches By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:55:08 GMT Participation in the arts has a hugely positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing Full Article
culture Donald Trump and America’s culture wars By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jul 2016 15:26:06 GMT From abortion to gay rights, he is unorthodox on Republican ‘values’, writes Christopher Caldwell Full Article
culture Mitsui’s Tatsuo Yasunaga on Japan’s start-up culture By www.ft.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Oct 2017 10:00:24 GMT The Japanese trading house trusts its history of investment to create new lines of business Full Article
culture The Fast Lane: who’s going to be the ‘global culture cop’? By www.ft.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:43:13 GMT ‘What does it mean if you can’t comment on a sector of society unless you’re part of it?’ Full Article
culture Mutiny behind the sofa: BBC Breakfast has a 'bullying culture' By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:18:03 +0100 It's the wholesome morning TV show enjoyed by millions for its gentle take on the day's news. But it seems that all is not so cosy behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast. Full Article
culture Jahangirpur Primary Agriculture ... vs The State Of Bihar on 6 May, 2020 By indiankanoon.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 +0530 2. Naturally, filing of the writ application has been found to be defective being inconsistent with the filing procedure prescribed under the High Court Rules, on many counts. 3. The petitioner is a Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (PACS) registered under the Bihar Cooperative Societies Act, 1935 and is, therefore, a body corporate. The PACS has been given licence to run a fair price shop. There is no averment in the writ application as to when such licence was granted to the PACS, though it is stated in paragraph-5 of the application that for last one decade various similar cooperative societies of the State are successfully conducting the business of fair price shops in addition to discharge of their other duties including procurement of food grains under the procurement schemes of the Government. Full Article
culture Mutiny behind the sofa: BBC Breakfast has a 'bullying culture' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:18:03 GMT It's the wholesome morning TV show enjoyed by millions for its gentle take on the day's news. But it seems that all is not so cosy behind the scenes at BBC Breakfast. Full Article
culture CM tells officials to prepare comprehensive agriculture policy By www.business-standard.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:18:58 +0530 : Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has instructed officials to prepare a comprehensive agriculture policy for the state with an aim to make the agriculture sector profitable. Rao said he would be talking to farmers through clusters, farmers groups such as Rythu Bandhu Samithis and agriculture officers through a video conference very soon, an official release issued late on Saturday night said. Rao, who held a review on the agriculture department, instructed officials concerned to prepare the comprehensive agriculture policy and stressed the need for everything to happen in tune with it. "The government should decide on which crops the farmers should cultivate. Planning should be done in such a way that crops should be cultivated based on the food needs of people in the state and the crops, which are in demand in the markets in other regions," Rao said. Alternative crops should be identified and suggested to farmers and cultivation done on these lines, he said, Full Article
culture 'Culture Cops' and the mass media By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000 The evidence of the pernicious influence of today's mass-media empires is overwhelming. But, lacking a historical consciousness that includes technology, modern India is thoroughly unprepared to tackle the excesses they promote, says Venkatesh R. Iyer. Full Article
culture Making agriculture attractive By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 +0000 With the 2003-4 budget giving agriculture the go-by, Devinder Sharma outlines five criteria that nation's finance minister must keep in mind while crafting budgetary policy for agriculture. Full Article
culture Any capital redesign must move towards a participatory culture By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:30:37 +0000 At a time when the government should be deeply troubled by the coronavirus pandemic and devising long-term health strategies, its inner circles are busy planning the upgrade of Parliament House and the Central Vista. But... Full Article Edit Page India bureaucratic culture digital-age featured vista
culture Capt Amarinder Singh asks PSAC to focus on agriculture By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:08:02 +0530 Full Article
culture Punjab allows harvesting of horticulture produces with conditions By www.newkerala.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:08:01 +0530 Full Article
culture Study reveals Agriculture and Fishing Cause Coral Reef Decline By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:54:14 +0000 Since researchers began surveys in the 1980s, coral reefs in the Caribbean have undergone widespread change following bleaching and disease epidemics that have reduced the […] The post Study reveals Agriculture and Fishing Cause Coral Reef Decline appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Marine Science Research News Science & Nature biodiversity carbon dioxide conservation coral reefs extinction Tropical Research Institute
culture New Book: “Across Atlantic Ice : The Origin of America’s Clovis Culture” By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:06:35 +0000 Supplying archaeological and oceanographic evidence, this book persuasively links Clovis technology with the culture of the Solutrean people who occupied France and Spain more than 20,000 years ago. The post New Book: “Across Atlantic Ice : The Origin of America’s Clovis Culture” appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Anthropology Book Review Science & Nature National Museum of Natural History
culture New Book: “Recreating First Contact: Expeditions, Anthropology, and Popular Culture” By insider.si.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:36:51 +0000 Between the world wars of the early Twentieth Century, an age of adventure travel and cultural exploration flourished when newly developed transport and recording technologies–particularly […] The post New Book: “Recreating First Contact: Expeditions, Anthropology, and Popular Culture” appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Anthropology Book Review Research News Science & Nature National Museum of Natural History
culture Book Review: Double Exposure: photos of African American History & Culture By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:33:08 +0000 Photographs, by virtue of their static nature, not only allow us to look back to a fixed point in time, but also give us a […] The post Book Review: Double Exposure: photos of African American History & Culture appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Art Book Review History & Culture Spotlight African American civil rights National Museum of African American History and Culture photography
culture Leafcutter ants—first in agiculture and antibiotics By insider.si.edu Published On :: Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:37:48 +0000 Leafcutter Ants—an amazing species that has been employing agriculture and antibiotics for some 50 million years. The post Leafcutter ants—first in agiculture and antibiotics appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Animals Research News Science & Nature Video insects National Museum of Natural History
culture Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture By insider.si.edu Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 12:01:00 +0000 National Museum of African American History and Culture grand opening Sept. 24, 2016. The post Grand Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article Art History & Culture Video National Museum of African American History and Culture
culture President Trump press conference at National Museum of African American History and Culture By insider.si.edu Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:27:13 +0000 The post President Trump press conference at National Museum of African American History and Culture appeared first on Smithsonian Insider. Full Article History & Culture Video National Museum of African American History and Culture
culture Effects of Oil and Gas Development Are Accumulating On Northern Alaskas Environment and Native Cultures By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Mar 2003 06:00:00 GMT The environmental effects of oil and gas exploration and production on Alaska s North Slope have been accumulating for more than three decades, says a new report from the National Academies National Research Council. Full Article
culture Extensive Study on Concussions in Youth Sports Finds Culture of Resistance for Self-Reporting Injury - Not Enough Evidence to Support Claim That Helmets Reduce Concussion Risk By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 05:00:00 GMT Young athletes in the U.S. face a culture of resistance to reporting when they might have a concussion and to complying with treatment plans. Full Article
culture Sustaining Strong Safety Culture for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Requires Collective Action Among Industry and Regulators By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT To transform the offshore oil and gas industry’s safety culture, operators, contractors, subcontractors, associations representing these groups, and federal regulators should collaborate to foster safety throughout all levels of the industry and confront challenges collectively, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
culture To Prevent Sexual Harassment, Academic Institutions Should Go Beyond Legal Compliance to Promote a Change in Culture - Current Approaches Have Not Led to Decline in Harassment By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT A systemwide change to the culture and climate in higher education is needed to prevent and effectively respond to sexual harassment, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
culture New Report Provides Guidance to USDA for Updating Its Data Programs to More Completely Understand American Agriculture By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 05:00:00 GMT To ensure that U.S. agricultural policies are well-informed, data collection programs must be periodically revisited to reflect current realities of the agricultural sector, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
culture National Academies Gulf Research Program Opens New Funding Opportunity to Advance Safety Culture in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced it will award up to $10 million through a new funding opportunity to support research projects that will advance understanding and facilitate improvement of safety culture in the offshore oil and gas industry. Full Article
culture Gulf Research Program Awards $7.25 Million to Eight Projects Working to Advance Safety Culture in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced $7.25 million in grant awards for eight projects focused on strengthening safety culture in the offshore oil and gas industry. Full Article
culture Increasing Women’s Representation in STEMM Fields Will Require Culture Change Driven by Systemic Actions by Higher Education Institutions, Funding Agencies, Congress By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges systemic action to change the culture in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) to address the underrepresentation of women in these fields. Full Article
culture Intensive agriculture leaves lasting legacy on soil health By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 14:42:18 +0100 The long-lasting and negative effects of intensive farming on soils persist even where complex animal communities have been reintroduced to the soil in attempt to restore the natural balance, according to a recent study. The findings highlight the possible effects of historical land use on soils' ability to deliver ecosystem services. Full Article
culture Sustainable agriculture: wider debate of farming techniques needed By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:16:39 +0100 There is a need to broaden the debate on sustainable food security from a straight comparison between organic and conventional farming to a consideration of a variety of farming techniques. This is the conclusion of a new review of research that indicates, for some crop types, organic yields can nearly match conventional yields under good management practices and growing conditions. Full Article
culture How to prevent alien plant invasions in the global ornamental horticulture trade? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 06 September 2018 9:23:19 GMT Alien plant invasions can have significant environmental, ecosystem and economic implications. Since ornamental horticulture is the primary pathway for invasive alien plant introductions, it is a suitable focus for prevention policies. A recent review of published evidence has examined the effectiveness of four major instruments: pre-border import restrictions, post-border sales bans, industry codes of conduct, and consumer education. The study highlights that, while each instrument has the potential to contribute to a reduction in plant invasion risk, none is sufficient to achieve this goal alone. The researchers, therefore, describe how the four instruments can be integrated along the ornamental horticulture industry supply chain to reduce risk more effectively, and outlines the role that government, industry and other stakeholders must play to achieve this goal. Full Article
culture How much water is used for irrigation in European agriculture? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:44:30 +0100 Agriculture plays a large role in the management of water in the EU. However, there is little consistent information on water use in irrigation. New EU supported research has estimated how much water is used for irrigation in European countries, providing a framework to analyse agricultural pressures on water quantity. Full Article
culture Modern agriculture and land use behind the decline in bees By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:12:33 GMT Estonian research has identified land use practices and agrochemical use as the main pressures that are causing a decline in pollinating insects in Europe, such as bees and butterflies. It calls for increased funds for agri-environment measures from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to help tackle pollinator loss. Full Article
culture Estimating agriculture's phosphorus footprint By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:33:46 +0100 Researchers have calculated how much phosphorus is taken from the land by major crops around the world and how much is applied as fertiliser, to help estimate agriculture's phosphorus footprint. Among their conclusions, they argue that phosphorus fertiliser needs to be used more sustainably to address global imbalances in its use. Full Article
culture Recent evidence on climate change risks for African agriculture By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:35:16 +0100 Full Article
culture Intensive agriculture leaves lasting legacy on soil health By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 14:44:54 +0100 The long-lasting and negative effects of intensive farming on soils persist even where complex animal communities have been reintroduced to the soil in attempt to restore the natural balance, according to a recent study. The findings highlight the possible effects of historical land use on soils' ability to deliver ecosystem services. Full Article
culture Sustainable agriculture: wider debate of farming techniques needed By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:15:50 +0100 There is a need to broaden the debate on sustainable food security from a straight comparison between organic and conventional farming to a consideration of a variety of farming techniques. This is the conclusion of a new review of research that indicates, for some crop types, organic yields can nearly match conventional yields under good management practices and growing conditions. Full Article
culture Agriculture can be powered by renewable energy sources By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 12:49:13 +0100 Some agricultural activities, such as irrigation, could be powered by renewable sources, a new study indicates. Farm machinery could also be renewably-powered, but the machinery would need to be adapted to use renewable electricity, instead of liquid fuel. Full Article