It was necessary to reach such a critical and pressing point to force the entire food industry to be transformed from the basis of sustainable concepts. The alarming consequences of climate change are becoming more evident every day, although some detractors remain closed-minded, its effects are overwhelming and manifest in all countries: forest fires, high […]
Category Archives: Agriculture
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Jan
Jan
Potatoes Green Potatoes Green potatoes are a common problem for farmers. Green potatoes occur when exposed to light or not stored properly due to the formation of chlorophyll. Light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and then this light energy is used to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air & water from the soil into […]
Eco Ambassadors, Environment/Ecology, Government Scheme, SDG Goals, UK
Plant an orchard in your school and be a #ForceForNature
26
Sep
Sep
Apply for a free pack of fruit-bearing, wildlife-enhancing, carbon-storing orchard or fruiting hedgerow for your school now! The Tree Council are giving away free orchard tree and hedgerow packs to inspire teachers and pupils around the country to get outdoors connect, learn, plant and care for trees. Teachers will also receive an exciting set of […]
11
Sep
Sep
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is a new environmental land management scheme by the UK Government that will reward farmers for adopting more sustainable farming practices and approaches. Those who currently receive payments under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will be able to apply for the Sustainable Farming Incentive. The new scheme aims to help […]
23
Jan
Jan
Organic v Non-Organic: What you as consumers need to know Is organic really healthier? Why is it so expensive? Is it worth the expense? What does ‘organic’ mean? The Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) describes the word ‘organic’ as an agricultural method that prohibits the use of the following: pesticides, growth regulators, synthetic […]
Agriculture, Eco Ambassadors, Eco Warriors, SDG Goals
The Vegan Revolution – Sustainability and the Circular Economy
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Oct
Oct
The Vegan revolution! A new form of social movement based on one’s lifestyle and daily practice (Cherry, 2006). Veganism focused on ethical and moral choices in life, has become an ethically driven social movement, refusing to partake in the exploitation of animals, humans and the inhabited world (Klumb, n.d.). Veganism can serve as a catalyst […]
Africa, Agriculture, Eco Ambassadors, Fertilizers, Government Scheme, SDG Goals
Ghanaian Farmers Work Together for Organic Certification
19
Oct
Oct
In Ghana and elsewhere in West Africa, organic food is growing in popularity as people try to stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. But organic produce is not easily regulated and consumers are paying extra for unverified claims. Farmers across the region have created their own system, with support from international bodies, to certify organic […]
16
Oct
Oct
With the help of Conservation Agriculture, Southern Africa can come back stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic The theme of this year’s World Food Day – Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together – stands out at a time in which Southern Africa has been left reeling by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an op-ed on the occasion […]
Africa, Agriculture, FAO, Government Scheme, SDG Goals
Virtual Knowledge Share Fair for resilient agricultural livelihoods in East and West Africa
13
Oct
Oct
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought Control in the Sahel (CILSS), and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are organizing The Horn of Africa and Sahel Virtual Knowledge Share Fair: Promoting innovation to build resilience against climate shocks. The virtual event will be hosted online from 20 […]
10
Oct
Oct
What is the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)? The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) is the biggest of the rural grants and payments that provide help to the farming industry. Farmers apply once a year – between March and May – and payments begin in December. Who’s it for? Farmers with at least 5 hectares of agricultural […]