2022 was the year that farmers’ income was supposed to double. Not only were we unable to achieve this, but some states saw farmer incomes … Who Controls What Farmers Grow?Read more
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Tiny Gardens Everywhere
From the eighteenth century to the twenty–first, the surprising history and inspiring contemporary panorama of urban gardening: nurturing health, hope, and community. Nurturing health, hope, … Tiny Gardens EverywhereRead more
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Growing Wheat at Home in Vancouver, BC
A couple years ago we decided to try something a little unusual for city gardeners — growing our own wheat. The idea started mostly for … Growing Wheat at Home in Vancouver, BCRead more
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HCM City accelerates shift toward ecological urban agriculture
HCM City will focus on developing ecological urban agriculture in the coming period, according to the city People’s Committee Office. Following the merger with Bình … HCM City accelerates shift toward ecological urban agricultureRead more
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Agriculture drives more than 90% of tropical deforestation
Halting deforestation will require a step-change in approach, and to be effective measures must address underlying and indirect roles of agriculture, says study. A new … Agriculture drives more than 90% of tropical deforestationRead more
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Black Farming Projects Look to Restore Historical Land Losses
When Black land rights activists were offered a 150-acre (60-hectare) plot in Amelia County, Virginia, they saw it as an opportunity toward righting a historical … Black Farming Projects Look to Restore Historical Land LossesRead more
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Twin Towers urban farm
In the heart of Dayton’s Twin Towers neighborhood, a once-neglected stretch of land has been transformed into a hub of growth and opportunity thanks to … Twin Towers urban farmRead more
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Pesticides Are Spreading Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals,’
Scientists have been raising growing concerns for decades over the use of toxic “forever chemicals,” so called because their strong molecular bonds can take hundreds … Pesticides Are Spreading Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals,’Read more
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Nearly 600 farmer suicides in 8 months
Nearly 600 farmers in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region have died by suicide between January 1, 2022 and mid-August, according to official figures. Activists have blamed government … Nearly 600 farmer suicides in 8 monthsRead more
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Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climate
Agricultural pollution comes from the prairie, but its economic impact on humans is a problem for cities. A study led by environmental scientists at Rice … Agriculture emissions pose risks to health and climateRead more