Tag: Agriculture
‘Goldmine’ of century-old wheat varieties could help to feed the world, scientists say
A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties
Agriculture Environment Food Society
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
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
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
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
