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Agriculture

Limited Space in Cities? Vertical Gardening As a Solution

Limited Space in Cities? Vertical Gardening As a Solution

September 15, 2024 by Mia Barnes

Dense cities mean less room for plants and trees. One solution is to build upward, thus introducing vertical gardening to your community. Let’s discuss!

Categories Garden Tags Agriculture, Design, Ecology, Environment, Gardening
Group of smiling people before a Balinese hut at the Astungkara Way

Astungkara Way Lead Bali Tourism into a New Regenerative Era

June 28, 2024 by Heather Grant

Step off the beaten path and explore Bali with Astungkara Way, where sustainable tourism and local culture create a mutually transformative experience

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Heather Grant, Lifestyle, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability, Travel
Hempcrete Home

Hempcrete: Sustainable Building for Clean Living

July 21, 2024May 30, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Farm-to-Desk: How Local Produce is Ideal for the Office

Farm-to-Desk: How Local Produce is Ideal for the Office

June 11, 2024April 12, 2024 by Jack Shaw

It’s never too late to do more business with local farmers and ranchers for your office needs – to practice “farm-to-desk” – and reap the many benefits.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Business, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Artist rendition of three women collecting herbs in a forest - Exploring Indonesian Traditional Herbal Wisdom

Exploring Indonesian Traditional Herbal Wisdom

June 11, 2024March 30, 2024 by Ria Templer

This discussion of Indonesian traditional herbal medicine explores the historical uses of herbs and other plants, and looks at where they fit in today’s world.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Culture, Ecology, Environment, Health, Lifestyle
What Is Soil? Side profile of soil, with fungal roots visible at the bottom while the layers transition through different colurs of earth

What Is Soil? A Close Look at the Ground Beneath our Food

June 11, 2024March 10, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

When air, water, biology, and rocks interact with each other at the Earth’s surface, a life-giving property emerges. But what is soil exactly? Let’s dig deeper.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Ecology, Environment, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food, Organic standards, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
Streetview of the German Farmers' Protests

The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

In the second week of January, 2024, the farmers’ protests erupted in Germany. We discuss the cause: Big Food, and a rotten system ripe for a radical overhaul.

Categories Politics Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability
Green bananas still on the tree - Fruit: A Fair Trade Fruit Guide

Fair Trade Fruit: A Guide to Definitions & Certifications

June 11, 2024January 6, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

We discuss fair trade fruit, and how it may affect the produce you buy and eat. Our guide covers everything about supporting sustainable, ethical fruit farming.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle
Sustainable Strategies for Land Management

Sustainable Strategies for Land Management: An Overview

December 29, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture
Leccinum aurantiacum, a type of Mycorrhizal Fungi. Karmėlava forest, Lithuania.

Mycorrhizal Fungi: Building a Stronger Ecosystem

October 29, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

In this article, we’ll delve into the secret life of mycorrhizal fungi and explore their contributions to a healthier, more diverse ecosystem.

Categories Garden Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture
Weeds: Friends or Foe?

Weeds: Friends or Foe? A Guide for Natural Garden Diversity

October 21, 2023September 25, 2023 by Christie Johnson

This article will challenge the ingrained cultural stigma attached to weeds by celebrating certain species that have historically been given a bad rep.

Categories Garden Tags Agriculture, Christie Johnson, Ecology, Environment, Gardening, Lifestyle
Corn field with trees beyond - Agroforestry in Burkina Faso: maize grown under Faidherbia albida and Borassus akeassii near Banfora

Agroforestry: A Guide to this Sustainable Farming Practice

October 21, 2023July 12, 2023 by Jane Marsh

Agroforestry is a regenerative farming method in which farmers integrate trees into croplands, boosting yields and enhancing soil, water and ecological health.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
The Sustainability of Hardwood: autumn leaves on a tree by a parking lot

The Sustainability of Hardwood: A Comprehensive Guide

January 2, 2025June 12, 2023 by Taylor McKnight

We look at the sustainability of hardwood, which includes responsible forest management that aims to preserve the health and biodiversity of fragile ecosystems.

Categories Interiors Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Lifestyle, Reforestation, Sustainability, Waste
how the earth thinks logo. Could Organic Farmers be the Ones Who Can Save the World?

Could Organic Farmers be the Ones Who Can Save the World?

October 21, 2023June 6, 2023 by Kate Roberts

A letter to organic farmers, whose soil might be the best we have and can be made ‘regenerative’ more quickly than ‘conventionally’ farmed soil.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Organic farming, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability
Two people planting a tree with a crowd watching on. My Tree Initiative flag visible.

My Tree Initiative: Fighting Deforestation in Uganda

October 21, 2023May 3, 2023 by Katarzyna Rybarczyk

My Tree Initiative partners with local businesses, councils, and schools to set up planting sites for reforestation, where even children get to participate.

Categories Ecology Tags Africa, Agriculture, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Reforestation
Microbiology and the Agriculture Industry: Green algae in a watery glass jar

Microbiology and the Agriculture Industry: A Brief Overview

October 21, 2023February 25, 2023 by Brittany Cotton

How do microbiology and the agriculture industry go hand in hand? We discuss the various aspects of this relationship and the potential environmental benefits.

Categories Innovation Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Waste
Ice Stupas: Towering white creations with people viewing, surrounded by desert

Ice Stupas – A Third-Wave Revolution in Glaciercraft

October 21, 2023February 2, 2023 by Pitamber Kaushik

Ice Stupas, glaciers created by people, enable storage of the winter water surplus in proximity to the villages to be utilised in the dry early summer months.

Categories Climate Tags Agriculture, Climate, Culture, Ecology, Environment, Equality, Ethics
Green sustainable farmland with rolling hills beyond and a blue sky

How Can We Create Sustainable Farmland?

October 21, 2023January 29, 2023 by Rose Morrison

Creating sustainable farmland requires an overhaul of modern agricultural thinking, but with some work we can become better farmers and environmental stewards.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture
Agricultural Sustainability: Green rolling hills with the ocean in the distance

Agricultural Sustainability: Farming and the Environment

February 17, 2024January 22, 2023 by Rose Morrison

Farming is a significant contributor to global warming, but these practices can improve agricultural sustainability and reduce the need for new farmland.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Pollution, Sustainability
Path through a corn field under a blue sky: Pros and Cons of Biofuels

Pros and Cons of Biofuels: List of Positives and Negatives

December 23, 2024November 28, 2022 by Brittany Cotton

Biofuels might be an ideal renewable solution, but here we also explore when some types may be unsafe, and when they may adversely affect the environment.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Carbon, Ecology, Environment, Pollution
Rethinking Your Farming Approaches: Various poultry with green trees around

Rethinking Our Farming Approaches: The Sustainable Way

October 21, 2023November 24, 2022 by Joe Doherty

In an era where the impact of climate change can no longer be ignored, there’s no place for unsustainable agricultural practices.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture
Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World: Woman planting seedlings in a row of plants under a blue sky

Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture (RA) Across the World

February 17, 2024November 4, 2022 by Ana Yong

We Discuss the Prevalence of Regenerative Agriculture in Countries Around the World, including Statistics, History, Definitions, and the Future.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ana Yong, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture
Human Rights and Agriculture: Farm workers in a field

Human Rights and Agriculture: Issues in Today’s Food Chain

October 21, 2023June 19, 2022 by Amanda Winstead

By making small changes, like buying local or seeking transparent companies, anyone can shape demand for compliance with human rights

Categories Equality Tags Agriculture, Ethics, Politics, Poverty
Why and How to Save Seeds: a plate full of seeds saved from the garden

Why We Should Save Seeds of Heirloom Edible Varieties

October 21, 2023June 4, 2022 by Christina De La Rocha

If you want to grow healthier fruits and vegetables, aid our rich agricultural heritage, and help maintain genetic diversity, what can you do? Save Seeds!

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Gardening, Organic food
Ethics in Food and Agriculture: A farm harvester seen from above

Ethics in Food and Agriculture: 7 Current Challenges

November 15, 2024June 1, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

An increasing global consciousness, around environmentalism and climate change, is accompanied by a new era of ethics in food and agriculture.

Categories Innovation Tags Agriculture, Environment, Ethics, Organic farming
Organic Cotton Production: a flowering plant up close

Conventional vs Organic Cotton Production – A Deep Dive

October 21, 2023May 28, 2022 by Terra Thread

A Closer Look Into The Differences Between Conventional and Organic Cotton Production – On Society, Workers, and the Environment.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Organic farming, Waste
Feeding the World Sustainably: Hagley Road Toll Gate Birmingham, 1800 by Charles Rudd

Feeding the World Sustainably: 10 Lessons From History

October 21, 2023May 17, 2022 by Jane Marsh

To stop food insecurity in its tracks without causing further harm to the environment, it’s critically important that we look at feeding the world sustainably.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Crises, Equality, Organic farming
Permaculture Food Forest: Ripening blueberries

How To Create A Permaculture Food Forest: Essential Guide

October 21, 2023April 28, 2022 by Aisha Preece

Other than creating a balanced ecosystem, a permaculture food forest serves its main purpose as a planned and strategic food source and place of serene beauty.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Environment, Lifestyle, Organic, Organic farming, Organic food
bio regenerative agriculture

What is Regenerative Agriculture? A Comprehensive Guide

September 16, 2024March 21, 2022 by Ben Hardman

Why Regenerative Agriculture Can Benefit The Soil, Ecosystems & The Atmosphere

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture
How Data Science Helps Regenerative Agriculture: Man waling through coffee plantation in lush forest

How Data Science Helps Regenerative Agriculture

October 21, 2023March 13, 2022 by Chatty Garrate

The agriculture sector is one of the primary forces for climate change. The solution to this problem is two things: regenerative agriculture and data science.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Organic farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Waste
vertical farming

Vertical Farming: Potential to Provide Food Security Into The Future

October 21, 2023March 3, 2022 by Christina De La Rocha

Let’s start vertical farming, instead of horizontal. Let’s change where we grow things, using walls, pillars, and sides of buildings, including sidescrapers

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Sustainability
Drones and Sustainability

Drones and Sustainability: Protecting The Environment

October 22, 2023February 21, 2022 by James Rennie

Drones can support environmental sustainability, and professionals can help increase awareness regarding such earth-friendly applications.

Categories Innovation Tags Agriculture, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle
Population Climate Food Welfare

Water, Air and Land Nexus: A Safe Space for Preserving Climate and Achieving Food Security

October 22, 2023April 22, 2020 by Jagadish Wagle

Water, Air and Land (WAL) Nexus: Creating a Safe Space for Preserving Climate and Achieving Food Security while wisely using the free gifts of nature.

Categories Climate Tags Agriculture, Economics, Food security, Jagadish Wagle, Planetary boundaries, Politics
Mural on a wall that reads Huerta El Maqui

Community Urban Gardens in Santiago, Chile

October 22, 2023March 3, 2020 by Susan Salas

Recently, the value of community gardens has become multifaceted and unique, from providing fresh food for neighbors to rejuvenating and sustaining the environment.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Eat local, Gardening, Organic, Organic food, Reforestation
Agriculture clouds

An Argument Against Pesticides: Fuming Over Fumigation

October 22, 2023June 1, 2019 by Christina De La Rocha

When a nearby farm is sprayed, we have to shut all our windows and doors to keep the fumes out of the house, but there’s nothing we can do to save the bees.

Categories Ecology Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pesticides, Waste

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