agriculture
Tackling food waste, research and global debates about agricultural sustainability and how to feed our population while still saving some for later.
Fueling An Energy Revolution
Beximco’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) business has been leveraging technology to accelerate the country’s transition into more sustainable energy systems. The company’s innovative LPG solutions provide a safe, reliable and environment-friendly energy source to meet the everyday needs of the country’s population of more than 160 million. More recently, the company became the first LPG operator in Bangladesh to start exporting LPG to India.
By IRINEL VOCAL4 years ago in The Swamp
Russia's war on Ukraine and food security in the Arab countries
The war raging today on the Ukrainian lands has many direct and dangerous repercussions for us in the Arab countries. Away from the popular talk about the collapse of the world order as it crystallized in the aftermath of the disintegration of the former Soviet Union and the rise of the unilateral hegemony of the United States of America in the 1990s, which had to give way to the plurality and diversity of the centers of domination from Beijing and Moscow to Brussels and Washington, and also away from the many prospects put forward On the Arab side, about the repercussions of the confrontation between the West and Russia on our countries, on the areas of conflict and armed conflicts, and on our major issues from Palestine to the future of Syria, Libya and Yemen, and the relationship with Iran; Apart from all that, the direct effects of the Russian war on Ukraine are related to the issue of food security for the Arab peoples.
By Zernouh.abdo4 years ago in The Swamp
How the Government Stockpiled a Billion Pounds of Cheese
Deep underground, somewhere near Springfield Missouri, the U.S. government operates a little-known subterranean facility. If you can gain access to these limestone caves, you won’t find nuclear warheads or a crashed alien spaceship. Instead, you’ll find an immense amount of cheese. Almost one and a half billion pounds of it, to be exact — or about four and a quarter pounds of cheese for every man, woman, and child in the nation.
By Zernouh.abdo4 years ago in The Swamp
The Farmers Happiness.
The joy of every worker is to see the result of their respective works regardless of their field. There was really no adequate produce, not all farmers were able to move out of their houses, their respective customers as well had been locked indoors due to the pandemic, how will our food producers survive?
By Olalekan Adeeko5 years ago in The Swamp
Agritech And How It Is Helping Serve The Social Cause
“Agritech And How It Is Helping Serve The Social Cause” Spread the love Add to favorites India, a country from South- East Asia, is known for its rich culture and heritage also known as “Krishi Pradhan Desh”. The Hindi term “Krishi Pradhan Desh” means “country whose large population depends on agriculture for their source of income.” It is believed that agriculture in India is the heirloom of Indus Valley Civilization. Around 9000 BCE, Indian agriculture started as a result of the early cultivation of plants, and domestication of crops and animals. In the Indian Context, farmers are called “Annadata” meaning food provider, but the irony is that they still suffer from a lot of difficulties. India is a unique country from an agricultural point of view because of its vast expense of level land, rich and fertile soil, wide climatic variations suited for a variety of crops, and ample sunshine.
By Aryan Ahuja5 years ago in The Swamp
10 Essential Farming Implements In India - Uses And Advantages
Implements make agricultural production most profitable with advanced technology. In the new age of farming, farmers are using many types of implements. These implements offer comfort in complex agrarian operations due to their ability to work in a particular sector. The farming implements bring a revolution in agricultural production.
By Mohit Batheja5 years ago in The Swamp
Does more carbon dioxide mean better crop yields?
Here’s the deal – mankind is burning fossil fuels at such a rate that atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO²) is increasing to unprecedented levels (in historic times, that is). Plants need CO² to photosynthesise, and therefore to grow and produce more of the same. So surely the more CO² we humans produce, the better? Sorry – there are a few problems with this scenario!
By John Welford5 years ago in The Swamp
Animals and Covid-19
Is COVID-19 infecting wild animals? We're testing species from bats to seals to find out. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and multiple zoo animals, including big cats and gorillas. These infections have even happened when the staff was using personal protective equipment.
By Viona Aminda5 years ago in The Swamp
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage, A Climate Crisis Solution?
With the climate crisis continuously getting worse, businesses and governments need to find solutions to reduce the amount of carbon going into the atmosphere. To beat the crisis, the world can't simply rely on renewable energy, governments will need to include carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) into the mix if they want to hit their climate targets.
By Scott Hickman5 years ago in The Swamp
A sustainable recovery for people and planet.
Sustainability is not an add on but absolutely fundamental for business and economic growth, Many Pacific island nations face infrastructure and housing emergencies due to massive deficits, high urbanization, and increasing populations. Many communities also lack systems and do not know how to properly maintain infrastructure and homes.
By Viona Aminda5 years ago in The Swamp
Climate Change is Decimating Kashmir’s Agricultural Economy
Thousands watched online as a Kashmir farmer wept as he wildly tried to unearth his apple crop from the fresh snow deposited by an uncharacteristic snowstorm. The viral video was widely shared in the valley, with many farmers expressing their own frustrations with losing crops due to the changing reality that climate change has brought. Uncharacteristic snowfalls and the change of weather patterns can destroy a farmer’s entire season of work in just a day.
By Raisa Nastukova5 years ago in The Swamp
Ansio Fresh's Sustainable Farming & Rural Empowerment
India is an agrarian nation. Agriculture & allied industry plays a pivotal role in building up the Indian Economy. About 55% of the population is involved in Rural farming and agricultural related activities. Leaders come and go but the life of the farmer involved typically in the agricultural activity hasn't changed much. Ansio Fresh, the Online Supermarket in Chennai has come up with an innovative & sustainable strategy to improve the lives of the rural population.
By Sofia Sofi5 years ago in The Swamp
