Tag: agriculture
Space Technology: A Game Changer for Agriculture and Food Security
Thousands of new satellites orbiting Earth offer groundbreaking tools to strengthen agrifood systems. A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Coal Power Plants Choking India’s Crops
In India, coal-fired power plants are silently undermining agriculture. A new study shows that emissions from these plants cut wheat and rice...
Rethinking Nitrogen: Smarter Use to Safeguard Our Future
Nitrogen plays a pivotal role in agriculture, ensuring a stable food supply. Nitrogen is essential for plant, animal, and human growth. The...
Pollinator Decline Threatens Global Food Production
Insects play a crucial role in pollinating many of the world’s favourite food crops, but their declining populations are causing serious concern....
Nuclear Driven Climate-Smart Agriculture Boosts Rice Productivity
In a bid to achieve sustainable rice production and enhance food security, farmers across six Asian countries have successfully increased their rice...
India Halts Ravi River Flow to Pakistan
India redirects Ravi River flow, bolstering Jammu and Kashmir agriculture while upholding treaty obligations
Urban Farming is Not That Green
A University of Michigan-led study sheds light on the carbon footprint of urban farms, indicating that, on average, fruits and vegetables grown in urban settings have a six times greater carbon footprint than conventionally grown produce. The study suggests key practices to enhance urban agriculture's sustainability, emphasizing the need to balance environmental impact with the social benefits offered by urban farming.
Climate Change’s Grim Threat to Agricultural Productivity
Uncover the alarming study revealing a potential 40% drop in labour productivity in countries like India and Pakistan by the century's end, posing a global threat to food production. Explore the research findings, impacts on agricultural workers, and crucial adaptation strategies for a sustainable future.
Electronic Soil; Future of Sustainable Agriculture
Explore the revolutionary electronic Soil, an electrifying innovation in hydroponics from Linköping University. Witness remarkable growth in traditionally excluded crops, offering hope for sustainable urban agriculture amid global food security challenges.
Blueprint to Cut Nitrogen Pollution in Agriculture
Explore innovative strategies outlined in a UN report to combat nitrogen pollution in European agriculture. Discover the path to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious food system.
