Bill Gates announced new awards for agriculture totaling US$306 million. This doubles the amount committed to agriculture, and includes US$42.8 over four years to Heifer International. Interesting in light of the impact of “improved” cows on local livestock breeds. There’s also money for AGRA to improve soil health, to CARE for dairy farmers in Bangladesh, and to TechnoServe to help East African farmers get more for their coffee. The Foundation’s press release is here. New York Times article.