Food waste is a prevalent problem among urban communities, making it difficult for towns to achieve their zero waste targets. However, a county in California, United States, became a model in significantly reducing food waste produced in a bid to become a zero-waste community. Feeding San Diego, a...
Image by Jerry Phons /Pixabay Singapore is the smallest country in Southeast Asia. With only 1% of the land area dedicated to agriculture, the country imports 90% of its food from other countries. There is a challenge in food in food production because there is only limited agricultural land to...
Several reports of wild animals entering farms and destroying crops and livestock are reported across Japan annually. Throughout the years, rural communities have turned to licensed hunters to help defend their farms and drive off potential livestock predators. However, the number of hunters in...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA The Philippines celebrates the wonders of the country's agriculture every year through different national month-long celebrations and festivals. From rice to fish, there is a lot to celebrate and appreciate around the country. Banaue rice terraces (Wikimedia) Here are the...
Integrating renewable energy production in farming provides several benefits for farmers and the environment. Installing solar panels in fields enables farmers to harvest solar energy alongside their crops. Agrivoltaic farming, the practice of growing crops underneath solar panels, is already...
Agriculture impacts society in many ways, and determining the trends associated with the industry is essential for economies to navigate the upcoming year. From more accessible vaccines to the dawn of modern technologies, experts highlight several global trends that are likely to transform...
To combat the intensifying effects of climate change, an indigenous tribe in the central United States developed greenhouse structures below the ground. The 850,000-hectare Pine Ridge Reservation in the state of South Dakota, United States, is classified as a "food desert," with only a...
Despite its increasing popularity and booming investments, reaching more than US$3.66 billion last year, the vertical farming industry was shocked by the series of high-profile bankruptcies this 2022. Experts pointed out two possible factors that could have triggered the industry's negative...
Despite the scorching hot summer in the United Kingdom and several "almost there" attempts, Poland-born gardener Sebastian Suski finally received a Guinness World Record for the world's longest cucumber, measuring 113.4 cm (3 ft 8.6 in). The world record holder for the longest cucumber. (Photo from...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Agriculture is an important sector in the Philippines and is considered one of the key drivers of the country's economy. According to a 2020 report from the World Bank, modernizing and transforming the country's agriculture sector is essential for achieving sustainable and...
by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA The much-awaited holidays are here. It’s that time of year to gather and enjoy the festive moments with your families and friends. It’s also the perfect time to curl up on the couch with your family to enjoy some heartwarming movies together. From cultivating fruits to...
More than 1,900 insect species around the world are considered edible and consumed in countries in Central America, Asia, and Africa. Insects have long been grown for eating in Thailand and often served in street stalls. Throughout the years, edible insect consumption has gained popularity in...
