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Wellington: There is no doubt that England’s Ben Stokes is one of the best fielders in world cricket. Cricket lovers will never forget Stokes’ amazing catch in the Ashes. Stokes has proven this once once more. This time, Stokes was noticed because of his effort that came close to the catch even though he might not get the catch.

Fans saw Ben Stokes’ wonder catch attempt during the New Zealand-England second Test in Wellington. Chasing England’s first innings score of 435 runs, the Kiwis lost seven wickets for 103 runs in 35.3 overs. But skipper Tim Southee took the stage with huge shots towards him. Coming to the crease in the ninth over, Southee returned with 73 runs off 49 balls with five fours and six sixes. It was during this time that an adventurous opportunity to catch Southee’s shot came to King Ben.

Southee tried to bowl Leach over long-on and Stokes raced to the boundary from 30 yards out and flew for the catch. Unfortunately, Stokes missed the catch. Had it been pulled it would have gone down as one of the best catches in world cricket. But the cricket world is applauding the efforts of Ben Stokes.

In the match, the Kiwis were bowled out for 209 in the first innings once morest England’s 435 runs and followed-on with a lead of 226 runs at the end of the third day. With seven wickets in hand, New Zealand is only 24 runs behind England’s score. Tim Southee and Tom Blendel’s partnership of 98 runs for the eighth wicket lifted New Zealand, who were floundering in the first innings earlier at 103-7.

A spectacular comeback in the follow-on; New Zealand rise from the ashes once morest England

Last Updated Feb 26, 2023, 2:39 PM IST

Point of view: The tightening of bolts for organic labeling ofUSDA is long overdue

Amanda Zaluckyj, AGDAILY*

The complete revision of organic farming regulations is long overdue. And finally, it seems to have arrived…at least on paper. The United States Department of Agriculture has just unveiled its regulations on strengthening the application of organic regulationswhich, he hopes, “ protect the integrity of organic production and enhance farmers’ and consumers’ confidence in the organic label of theUSDA ».

Reading all that this new rule is supposed to do – from strengthening organic import certification to more rigorous national on-site inspections and better data reporting – I mightn’t help but wonder what what do all these organic farming activists think now that theUSDA basically admitted that the system they were defending was deeply flawed.

Despite the reality of what the organic label has meant, the public perception of organic is strong. This little green and white label conjures up images of sustainability, happy farmers and green meadows where livestock graze. It is presented by its advocates as a healthier food that perfectly nourishes our body.

But that promise doesn’t live up to the hype. We know that organic food are not healthier than conventional foods. Good farmers are not limited to one type of production. Farm animals receive top-notch care in all areas of animal husbandry. And sustainability is more complex than a label.

I’m happy that theUSDA has (finally) recognized that many products marketed as organic are not grown according to program requirements. The fact that counterfeits are presented as genuine products is detrimental to all those involved in food production.

The repression of biological fraud by theUSDA is supposed to be done by increasing surveillance from the farm, through the supply chain, and perhaps to your table. The organic sector will have one year from the date of entry into force of the regulations to comply with the implementing measures. The mainstream media salivated at the news, especially the Washington Postwhich shares an owner with the organic food supplier Whole Foods. The media hastened to reports ” what ” government standards require that products bearing the organic label be produced without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides (ouch… do we really have to go back to the thousands of products labeled biological pesticides) and that the organic label is authorized ” only for products that meet certain soil quality standards and other stuff (sorry to tell the author, but soil health plays no role in whether a farm is organic or not).

This is because these myths of the old organic system have persisted and been promoted by players in the organic sector such as the Washington Post that a strengthening of organic regulations is important. I’USDA says its new approach will support organic farming control systems, improve farm-to-market traceability, strengthen import monitoring and effectively enforce organic farming regulations.

Yet even proponents of the organic program admit that enforcement of these regulations by theUSDA it’s been too late. I’Organic Trade Association was one of the main lobbyists for these changes. Tom Chapman, who leads the group, said it was the biggest change to the program since its inception and would help ” build trust in the label.

Frankly, I’m just glad it’s finally been recognized that the organic label isn’t as sacred and blameless as its proponents have long wanted us to believe. Does that mean we can start having an honest conversation regarding the absurdity of it all? According Statesmanthe US market for organic products was worth $57.5 billion, or regarding 4% of food purchases, in 2021 compared to $13.26 billion, or a market share of 2.5%, in 2005. As the former secretary of theUSDADan Glickman, the organic label is a matter of marketing. It has nothing to do with nutrition, safety, sustainability or profitability. It is even managed by the Agricultural Marketing Service of theUSDA.

Unfortunately, I am convinced that we have not reached that peak, especially since we are now going to double surveillance. Wouldn’t it be better to focus instead on researching and implementing the best production practices for each geographic area and each farm?

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* Amanda Zaluckyj blogs under the name The Farmer’s Daughter USA. Its goal is to promote farmers and combat the misinformation that swirls around the US agrifood industry.

Source : Perspective: USDA’s organic label crackdown is long overdue | AGDAILY

cali america is still the leader of the Colombian League following winning by the slightest difference to Envigado in a complicated and long-suffering match that they were able to move forward despite being sent off in the first half by Argentine Franco Leys.

The party in the Paschal Guerrero It started with speed and intensity from both teams. The Antioquia team was not afraid to go out and look for victory once morest a local team that was also solid in their lines from the beginning and He generated direct football to take the result in his favor.

The persistence of those of Alexandre Guimaraes it was noticed in men like Charles Darwin Quintero and Facundo Suárez, who were the most destabilizing in the rival field.

America knew how to endure with one less

Around the 17th minute of commitment, a corner kick was presented for the Valle del Cauca team that was rejected by the orange defense. On the contrary, the danger for America appeared, since Luis Diaz led from the middle of the field and when he was regarding to enter the area was shot down by Argentine Franco Leys; the referee did not hesitate to show him the red card and the player did not even protest.

However, the locals knew how to accommodate and ended up finding the way to the goal. From the bottom they sent him to Charles Darwin Quintero a ball that he knew how to control with the mark on top and later eluded to assist the Argentine Suárez, who finished Defining pleasure before the goalkeeper Joan Parra on the 38 ‘.

The second half, control of the ball and the generation of danger was for the visitors, who tried to take advantage of that extra man and unbalance the score to reach the tie. They tried it in every way, but the one that was repeated the most was the mid-distance shot, however, they found goalkeeper Diego Novoa in a good position, who ended up saving four times. The goalkeeper’s main shortcoming consisted of the rebounds he gave following long shots.

Despite ended up suffering the gameAmérica came out imperious from a complicated game and was left with the result in favor that allows reach 13 units in the tournament and be located at the top of the standings, followed by Águilas Doradas with 12.

The next meeting of the Scarlets will be once morest the Junior a Caliwhile the Heroes Quarry will receive Independent Santa Fe.