agriculture

Tackling food waste, research and global debates about agricultural sustainability and how to feed our population while still saving some for later.

Does more carbon dioxide mean better crop yields?
Here’s the deal – mankind is burning fossil fuels at such a rate that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO²) is increasing to unprecedented levels (in historic times, that is). Plants need CO² to photosynthesise, and therefore to grow and produce more of the same. So surely the more CO² we humans produce, the better? Sorry – there are a few problems with this scenario!
By John Welford5 years ago in The Swamp
Animals and Covid-19
Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? We're testing species from bats to seals to find out. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and multiple zoo animals, including big cats and gorillas. These infections have even happened when the staff was using personal protective equipment.
By Viona Aminda5 years ago in The Swamp
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage, A Climate Crisis Solution?
With the climate crisis continuously getting worse, businesses and governments need to find solutions to reduce the amount of carbon going into the atmosphere. To beat the crisis, the world can't simply rely on renewable energy, governments will need to include carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) into the mix if they want to hit their climate targets.
By Scott Hickman5 years ago in The Swamp
A sustainable recovery for people and planet.
Sustainability is not an add on but absolutely fundamental for business and economic growth, Many Pacific island nations face infrastructure and housing emergencies due to massive deficits, high urbanization, and increasing populations. Many communities also lack systems and do not know how to properly maintain infrastructure and homes.
By Viona Aminda5 years ago in The Swamp
Climate Change is Decimating Kashmir’s Agricultural Economy
Thousands watched online as a Kashmir farmer wept as he wildly tried to unearth his apple crop from the fresh snow deposited by an uncharacteristic snowstorm. The viral video was widely shared in the valley, with many farmers expressing their own frustrations with losing crops due to the changing reality that climate change has brought. Uncharacteristic snowfalls and the change of weather patterns can destroy a farmer’s entire season of work in just a day.
By Raisa Nastukova5 years ago in The Swamp
Ansio Fresh's Sustainable Farming & Rural Empowerment
India is an agrarian nation. Agriculture & allied industry plays a pivotal role in building up the Indian Economy. About 55% of the population is involved in Rural farming and agricultural related activities. Leaders come and go but the life of the farmer involved typically in the agricultural activity hasn't changed much. Ansio Fresh, the Online Supermarket in Chennai has come up with an innovative & sustainable strategy to improve the lives of the rural population.
By Sofia Sofi5 years ago in The Swamp
Slowing Deforestation
Togo is situated between Ghana and Benin. Biomass accounts for 71% of the country’s energy use. The country relies heavily on imports for other forms of energy. 26% of the country’s energy needs are meet by petroleum products. Electricity meets only 3% of Togo’s energy needs (World Bank, Africa Region 2013, 12). Togo imports more than 70% of its electricity, mostly from Ghana and Nigeria (Ntagungira 2015, 15). Although electricity constitutes a very small portion of Togo’s energy use, expanding and improving the electrical grid is seen as a priority by the world bank and the Togolese government (World Bank, Africa Region 2013, 7). Togo’s utility, the Benin Electricity Company (CEB) was formed by Togo and Benin in 1968. The jointly operated utility hold’s itself up has a model of regional collaboration, however the company’s inability to generate sufficient capacity has led to heavy reliance on electrical imports. The Togolese government is now looking to independent producers to increase supply. Increasing Togo’s electrical production and connection will be a very long-term project.
By Matthew A5 years ago in The Swamp
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is a part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) that promotes sustainable agriculture. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity while maintaining soil health, efficient usage of water and conserving natural resources by using promoting techniques like organic farming, soil tests etc. as well as it also focuses on increasing the income of Indian farmers.
By Chelsi Ved5 years ago in The Swamp
The Dawn of a Green Evolution
Throughout the past century our views regarding the environment have changed radically. Western mentalities tended to see the environment as a resource that is meant to be used and exploited for profit and gain. Those who cared for the environment were in the minority and no regulations or expectations truly stopped corporations or governments from destroying and polluting fragile environments. Nowadays though, especially in first world nations, you see a very strong focus on creating sustainable and eco-friendly products.
By Rico Verse6 years ago in The Swamp
World Environment Day
The environment is very important to us. It’s composes what we live in. The air, wind, mountains, hills, plants, animals, etc. – they are all a part of our environment. It’s beautiful, isn’t it? I have a board on Pinterest that has pictures of some of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth. It’s my “Traveling Dreams” board. I have so many traveling goals. The different environments all over the world are precious and special and should be treated with care.
By Ellie6 years ago in The Swamp
BRINGING FOOD PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION TO THE BLOCKCHAIN
GLOBAL FOOD NETWORK (GFN) BRINGING FOOD PRODUCTION, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION TO THE BLOCKCHAIN The Food Coin (TFC) FACT: “The global food system is dysfunctional. People go to bed hungry in some countries while others consume too many calories and throw away massive amounts of food. Opportunities to fix the broken food system are urgently needed”
By Joshua Jogo6 years ago in The Swamp
Famine, The Third Horseman Of The Apocalypse
Famine, the third Horseman of the Apocalypse is galloping onward. Can we stop him in time? That remains to be seen. But, we do have a chance. But, only if we recognize how dire the world's food supply really is. This Pandemic has only intensified the shortages of food all over the world. And, yet we for the most part are only focus has been on stopping the spread of this very infectious virus. We can not wait until another catastrophic disaster hits before we do something about it right now. And that is immediately usher in protective measures to secure our food supply will be available when we actually need it. We are already seeing acute signs of shortages of food and rising prices. Now, is the time to act before it really is too late.
By Dr. Williams6 years ago in The Swamp