Tag: Agriculture

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The farm that grows vegetables in the middle of the desert This Jordanian farm shows it’s possible to grow vegetables in the unlikeliest places, using lo-fi tech that’s widely available Environment Food World
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Why ancient apple orchards are at the cutting edge of carbon capture The humble apple is the focus of a new project that aims to clean up the murky world of offsetting, while giving farmers a boost Written in partnership with Avallen
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What went right this week: ‘historic’ law to turn Welsh farming sustainable, plus more A new law in Wales will see farmers paid to enhance ecosystems, research hots up on cold water swimming, plus more positive news Economics Environment Society
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Eating insects can be good for the planet – Europeans should eat more of them Packed with protein and boasting a relatively tiny carbon footprint, edible insects are now a billion dollar market Agriculture Environment Food Lifestyle
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Microbakeries, wheat fields and playground veg plots: how school is going green It’s back to school for kids this week. At these primaries that means baking, tending crops and learning about soil health Agriculture Education Environment Food Society
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Salvaging crops and tackling a broken food system: meet the ‘gleaners’ Across Britain, people are uniting to salvage unpicked produce. It’s a timely response to food poverty, farm waste and a broken food system Agriculture Environment Food Society
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