Category: Sustainable Farming
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Cultivating Change: How a Lebanese Seed Farm is Revolutionizing Agroecology
A New Approach to Farming in Lebanon In the fertile lands of Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, Buzuruna Juzuruna (BuJu) is reshaping the future of farming. This unique organic seed farm is part of a growing agroecological movement in Lebanon, aiming to empower farmers through seed sharing, communal education, and sustainable practices. Despite Lebanon’s location in the…
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Unveiling the Hidden Plastic Menace in Our Food Supply
Exploring the Plastic Predicament in Agriculture Travelling along the Central Coast of California presents a stark contrast: the vast ocean on one side and immense stretches of plastic on the other. Dr. Seeta Sistla, an assistant professor at California Polytechnic State University, highlights this alarming sight. She notes the extensive use of plastic in agriculture,…
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Adapting Agriculture to Arid Climates: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Food Production
University of Arizona’s Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture Establishment of the Presidential Advisory Commission In response to the pressing challenges of a rapidly drying climate on agriculture and food systems globally, the University of Arizona (UArizona) is spearheading innovative solutions. The Presidential Advisory Commission on the Future of Agriculture & Food Production in a Drying Climate,…
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Redefining Global Food Systems: The Shift Towards Agroecology
The Urgent Need for Change in Food Production The current state of global food systems is alarming, contributing to one-third of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 80% of biodiversity loss. The reliance on industrial agriculture, characterized by chemical-dependent monocultures, has led to extensive forest destruction, community displacement, water pollution, and soil degradation. Additionally, this…
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Exploring the Impact of Fungicide Use in UK Agriculture
Introduction: A Critical Inquiry into Agricultural Fungicides The House of Lords is set to deliberate on a crucial question posed by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle on November 23, 2023, focusing on the long-term implications of the United Kingdom’s agricultural fungicide use on food and biological security. Understanding Agricultural Fungicides Fungicides, a class of pesticides,…
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Revitalizing Local Agriculture: The Rise of Small Grains in Hudson Valley
Introduction: Hudson Valley’s Agricultural Shift The Hudson Valley, once a thriving breadbasket of the U.S., witnessed a decline in its grain production due to various factors like poor farming practices and the advent of cheaper transportation methods. This shift led to the centralization of grain cultivation in the Midwest, significantly changing the region’s agricultural landscape….