Starting a farm isn’t as easy as simply throwing seeds in the ground and spraying water on top. Sure, that may fly if you’re growing … Examining California’s Urban FarmsRead more
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Monsanto’s GMO Creations Caused 291,000 Suicides in India
It is no secret that Monsanto is making life difficult for countless farmers in America with its parented seeds. After all, the biotech giant has … Monsanto’s GMO Creations Caused 291,000 Suicides in IndiaRead more
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Hong Kong’s best rooftop farms
City Farm Osbert Lam came to farming quite late but once he started he never looked back. His passion project, City Farm, is located on … Hong Kong’s best rooftop farmsRead more
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EPA attack on small farms
In late 2009, federal agents swooped into a collection of Amish farms in a quiet area of Lancaster County, Pa., where they found troubling evidence … EPA attack on small farmsRead more
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The fight for seed sovereignty in Ghana
WDM called on the UK Government to stop the backing the corporate takeover of seeds in Africa and beyond, and to protect the seed sovereignty … The fight for seed sovereignty in GhanaRead more
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Croatia Cancels Debts of 60,000 Poorest Residents Under a new government plan, an estimated 60,000 low-income residents will see their debts absorbed by creditors, including … NewsRead more
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Salt Is Turning Farmland Into Wasteland Around the World
Eating too much salt in your diet can beget a litany of adverse health effects—blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, cancer. That’s well documented. It’s not … Salt Is Turning Farmland Into Wasteland Around the WorldRead more
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Ghana’s farmers battle ‘Monsanto law’ to retain seed freedom
Ghana’s government is desperate to pass a Plant Breeders Bill that would remove farmers’ ancient ‘seed freedom’ to grow, retain, breed and develop crop varieties … Ghana’s farmers battle ‘Monsanto law’ to retain seed freedomRead more
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Urban Agriculture in Cuba
The second of three Student Travel Award 2014 recipients, Alice Claydon will head to Cuba to study urban agriculture. Cuba is currently the only example … Urban Agriculture in CubaRead more