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
Agriculture
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
Posted inGMO / Law / ToMl / USA Empire
This County In Oregon Completely Banned GMO Crops
On June 5, Oregon’s Jackson County became the newest county in the U.S. to have an active ban on the growing of genetically modified organisms … This County In Oregon Completely Banned GMO CropsRead more
Posted inIndia / Organic / ToMl
India’s independent farmers embrace organic
For two decades, Mahender Singh grew his vegetables without chemicals on his 10-acre plot of land in Pipal Mangoli, a village in southeastern Punjab. Then … India’s independent farmers embrace organicRead more
Posted inEconomics / Organic / ToMl
Organic Farming Is More Profitable Than Conventional
After years of steady growth in demand, organic food now accounts for 5 percent of US food sales. Yet organically managed land makes up just … Organic Farming Is More Profitable Than ConventionalRead more
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Organic foods found to have less toxic cadmium
a large meta-study published in the British Journal of Nutrition gathered together data from hundreds of studies comparing conventional and organic crops. The authors conclude … Organic foods found to have less toxic cadmiumRead more
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Largest roof top Garden in the Midwest
The Chicago Botanic Garden has planted a 20,000 square-foot vegetable and herb garden, the largest in the Midwest, at McCormick Place West. In the years … Largest roof top Garden in the MidwestRead more
Posted inPollution / ToMl
A National Impact On Agricultural Pollution
Several industrial dairy producers in Washington state agreed to implement sweeping changes to their operations this week. The agreement is part of a court settlement … A National Impact On Agricultural PollutionRead more