The ground beneath our feet is shifting, not just metaphorically, but literally, due to climate change. This shift is having a devastating impact on global food systems, and women, who…
Category: Agriculture
Seven Thorns in the Rose: Unveiling the Difficulties of Agriculture
Agriculture, the backbone of human civilization, nourishes us, clothes us, and fuels our world. Yet, a landscape riddled with challenges lies beneath the verdant fields and thriving livestock. From unpredictable…
Bee Vectoring Technologies: A Sustainable Solution for Pest and Disease Management
Bee Vectoring Technologies (BVT) is a Canadian biotechnology company that has developed a unique and innovative approach to pest and disease management. BVT uses commercially reared bees to deliver a…
Precision agriculture: The future of farming
Precision agriculture is a farming management strategy that uses information technology to collect and analyze data about the soil, crops, and weather. This data is then used to make informed…
Japanese researchers using genetical modified Rice to make a new cholera vaccine
Researchers from the University of Tokyo and Chiba University published the results of their Phase 1 trial this week, which showed that their new vaccine candidate is well tolerated, and…
Organic farmers not afraid of technology
Thanks to rising global awareness about the benefits of organic farming, new technologies are springing up to cater to the need in this market. With the rapid advancement of non-chemical…
Calyxt Successfully Transforms Hemp Genome
Calyxt announced that it has successfully transformed the hemp genome, enabling a step-change in innovative approaches in the species. This transformation technology enables future advancements in hemp such as trait…
How apps are improving on-farm efficiency
Thank to the pandemic and the rush towards the digital revolution we are seeing not only large machines to harvest farm products but also smartphones involved when it comes to…
Climate change Mitigation and Public Health Improvement using Transformative Agriculture
Humans are disrupting natural systems and this is a major factor in the spread of infectious diseases. As our planet warms and more natural habitats are lost, many species are…
The tech-focused future for sustainable farming
There is an urgent need across the globe for more sustainable food systems. In many areas, food systems are operating beyond acceptable environmental and resource boundaries. As the demand for…