Tag: Agriculture - Page 2
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On the Media reports on 'Ag-Gag' censorship laws
On the Media had a good discussion with Will Potter about the so-called 'Ag-Gag' laws that aim to censor and punish individuals that document or expose abuse at factory farms.
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Build a $300 underground greenhouse for year-round gardening (Video)
Can't afford a glass greenhouse? Check out how to build your own underground greenhouse for cheaper and for growing veggies 365 days a year, even in cold climates.
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10 Heirloom Seed Companies Pioneering a Revival
Over the past several decades, we've lost countless varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers that once flourished in the U.S. A new generation of seed companies has set out to reverse the trend.
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Crop Production Boosted 145% in Drought Conditions with Water-Saving Membranes
Many U.S. farmers have been hit hard by drought conditions the past few years, but a new subsurface water retention technology may be able to help farms thrive even in dry years.
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50% of All Food Produced Is Wasted
We don't have a food production crisis, we have a storage and transportation crisis and a consumption crisis.
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How China’s Rising Soybean Consumption Is Reshaping Western Agriculture
Global demand for soybeans has soared in recent decades, with China leading the race. Nearly 60 percent of all soybeans entering international trade go to China, making it by far the world’s largest importer.
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Historic Droughts and Wildfires Caused Hay-Bale Theft in U.S.
Economics 101 says that, all else being equal, when the supply of something goes down, the price should go up. That's exactly what has been happening with hay in drought and wildfire-afflicted areas of the United States.
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Can Rooftop Farms Green the Skylines of China's Megacities?
Take a tour of two pioneering rooftop farms that could be the first signs of a growing and much needed movement in a rapidly urbanizing China.
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The Hobbit's Unexpected Vegetable Garden (Photos)
Horticulture students shares secrets of The Hobbit's working vegetable garden at Hobbiton.
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USDA Land Stewardship Program Conserves 50 Million Acres in 4 Years
American farmers conserved 50 million acres over the past 4 years.
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Insecticide Regulators Turning Blind Eye to Bee Deaths, Says UK Parliament
Lawmakers conclude that regulators have ignored mounting evidence against one of the best selling insecticides, implicating it in the deaths of honeybees.
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11 Holiday Gifts for Gardeners
From seed bombs to garden gloves and vegan boots, find the perfect gift to please the gardener on your list here.
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Could Farming Bluefin Tuna Help Ensure Its Survival?
Unlike other bluefin tuna farms, this one spawns its own young. Is it a step toward sustainability?
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Can Permaculture Transform Industrial Agriculture?
Permaculture is spreading across backyards and community gardens at a rapid pace. But what about farms? A new study aims to find out.
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Farming on the Rooftops of Brooklyn
A video profile of a food rebel turning the concrete jungle into a working farm.
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Making Noodles to Save Farmland in Japan
A Japanese farmer is saving his family farm with udon noodles. He also believes he is sharing true happiness in the process.
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How to Grow All Your Food on a Tenth of an Acre
Proponents of biointensive gardening claim it could offer the answer to our ongoing food crises. It's certainly an impressive way to grow vast amounts of food.
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Label It Yourself: GMO Labeling Goes DIY
Label It Yourself campaign encourages guerrilla GMO labeling in your local grocery store.
