President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has replaced his Minister of Urban Agriculture – a position created two weeks ago – as part of renewed efforts … To Avoid Supermarket Lines, Grow Your Own FoodRead more
Agriculture
Posted inOrganic
Can organic crops compete with industrial agriculture?
A systematic overview of more than 100 studies comparing organic and conventional farming finds that the crop yields of organic agriculture are higher than previously … Can organic crops compete with industrial agriculture?Read more
Posted inAfrica / ToMl
The rise of Africa’s super vegetables
One lunchtime in early March, tables at Nairobi’s K’Osewe restaurant are packed. The waiting staff run back and forth from the kitchen, bringing out steaming … The rise of Africa’s super vegetablesRead more
Posted inCuba / Organic / ToMl
What better relations with the US mean for city farms in Cuba
For more than 20 years, Cuba has been developing a sophisticated urban and suburban food system, producing healthy food, improving the environment and providing employment. … What better relations with the US mean for city farms in CubaRead more
Posted inGMO / ToMl
GM wheat that emits pest alarm signals fails in field trials
A pioneering genetically modified (GM) wheat crop that emits an insect alarm pheromone to ward off pests has not worked in field trials, disappointed researchers … GM wheat that emits pest alarm signals fails in field trialsRead more
Posted inOrganic / ToMl
Crops in a concrete jungle
Urban farmers in this island nation are hoping to transform the city’s forest of buildings into food-production powerhouses by nurturing rooftop crops. The goal is … Crops in a concrete jungleRead more
Posted inMonsanto-Bayer / Pesticide / ToMl
The rise of gluten intolerance
In 2012, at least 283.5 million pounds of glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Ready) was used in U.S. alone. For those who are … The rise of gluten intoleranceRead more