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Malaysia struggles with its dubious reputation for palm oil

It resents the world for criticizing the industry, yet understands that some things need to change.

The humble pea is America’s favorite new crop

Demand for plant-based protein is driving rapid growth, while crops like corn and soy stagnate.

Farmers in New Zealand are offended by climate change curriculum

Advice to eat less meat and dairy is seen as "biting the hand that feeds."

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Swine flu outbreak is a wakeup call to change farming and diets

The way we're doing things clearly doesn't work.

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