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Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed The ancient irrigation systems in Peru’s north coast were successful due to the culture and knowledge of the pre-Hispanic societies that built them, which are now being lost as modern climate change and agro-industrial practices […]
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Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research
Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research Farmworkers who receive health insurance through their employers earn higher profits for their employers, even after accounting for the cost of coverage. Providing health insurance to farmworkers can lead to increased productivity and higher earnings for workers, with a potential annual […]
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Peru’s ancient irrigation systems turned deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Peru’s ancient irrigation systems turned deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed The ancient irrigation systems in Peru’s north coast turned deserts into farms due to the culture and knowledge of the pre-Hispanic societies, which functioned more efficiently than modern systems. The region’s water shortages have worsened due to […]
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