Farming the future: technology and seeds to feed the world
The piece argues population growth will outpace land expansion, so gains must come from tech and better crop varieties. It highlights US corn and soybean varietal progress, shorter growing seasons, and broader regional growth, including soybeans in Saskatchewan. It notes disease risk in wet springs and tighter seeding windows, urging continued research to boost yields and crop ranges.
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United States
Saskatchewan
Art and the Boundaries of Modern Conceptual Pieces
A provocative tour of Agnieszka Kurant’s conceptual art and Arts Council England funding, contrasts with John Cage’s Four 33, and riffs on the idea that art is what you can get away with. The piece weighs originality, framing, and the relationship between audience perception and artistic legitimacy.
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Panuéss
John Ciardi
Ciardi
Agnieszka Kurant
Arts Council of England
Sngiana
Agerty Ponte
Ms Kurant
John Cage
Cage
Pablo Casals
ABC Radio
Beethoven
Bach
Brahms
Frank ‘Zappa
Zappa
Frank
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