Global Farmer Network

The Global Farmer Network is a non-profit advocacy group led by farmers who support free trade and farmers’ freedom to choose the tools, technologies, and strategies they need to maximize productivity and profitability in a sustainable manner.

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GFN: I Can’t Imagine a World Without Crop Protection Products

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/15/2019 10:03 AM

Amid the push against use of glyphosate and other crop protection projects, a Nigerian farmers talk about just how valuable these tools are.

Setting the Record Straight about “Food Protection Products”

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/08/2019 11:18 AM

Many people misunderstand crop protection. This guest post explains why such methods are so important when it comes to producing nutritious and affordable food.

Farming Through Extreme Climate Events Is a Global Challenge

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/01/2019 10:56 AM

Farmers in Zimbabwe and Iowa may be miles apart, but extreme weather has driven home the importance of preparedness and good infrastructure for both groups.

The Economic Bullets Are Real for Farmers in Trade Battle with China

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| By Global Farmer Network on 04/05/2018 11:51 AM

Tim Burrack talks about the hit his operation is taking due to mounting trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

Beef Into China: Unprecedented Opportunity With Excellent Potential

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| By Global Farmer Network on 06/01/2017 1:12 PM

Imagine if the average Chinese person were to consume just a single pound of U.S. beef per year.

Trade and Competition Make Us All Better: A Case for NAFTA

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| By Global Farmer Network on 05/04/2017 10:29 AM

A Canadian farmer's perspective on NAFTA.

New Year New Name: Meet the Global Farmer Network

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| By Global Farmer Network on 03/09/2017 10:27 AM

By Bill Horan: Rockwell City, Iowa Please allow me to introduce the Global Farmer Network. Way back in 2015, we called ourselves Truth about Trade & Technology. Now it’s a new year and we have a new na

Farmers in Nigeria Can be Successful with the Right Tools

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| By Global Farmer Network on 03/09/2017 10:27 AM

By Benjamin Olumuyiwa Adewumi:  Oyo State, Nigeria “What’s the point of increasing my yield if most of it will rot anyway?” For farmers, that’s the voice of despair—and I often he

Growing More Food Than Ever in the Green Revolution 2.0

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| By Global Farmer Network on 03/09/2017 10:27 AM

By John Rigolizzo:  Berlin, New Jersey The Campbell Soup Company announced plans last week to label its products that rely on biotechnology—a development that Agri-Pulse calls “a landmark break from t

It is Time for Kenya to Plant the First Biotech Crop Acre

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| By Global Farmer Network on 03/09/2017 10:27 AM

By Dr. Gilbert arap Bor:  Kapseret, Kenya Around the world, farmers have planted almost 5 billion acres of genetically modified crops. Here in Kenya, we’re still waiting to plant our very first acre of c