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#urban-planning
fromInc
1 day ago
NYC food

A Farm-to-Table Pioneer Leaves a Legacy of Innovation

Barry Benepe's vision revolutionized urban farming in NYC, creating Greenmarkets that connect communities with local farmers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

That new land use policy that the Tories call national suicide'? It's urgent, essential and their idea | Henry Dimbleby

The new land use framework aims to optimize land utilization in England through data consolidation and improved planning.
NYC food
fromInc
1 day ago

A Farm-to-Table Pioneer Leaves a Legacy of Innovation

Barry Benepe's vision revolutionized urban farming in NYC, creating Greenmarkets that connect communities with local farmers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

That new land use policy that the Tories call national suicide'? It's urgent, essential and their idea | Henry Dimbleby

The new land use framework aims to optimize land utilization in England through data consolidation and improved planning.
more#urban-planning
NYC food
fromCornell Chronicle
2 days ago

With sustainable practices, New York dairy farms lower emissions | Cornell Chronicle

New York dairy farms achieve low greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable practices such as producing their own feed and effective manure management.
#soil-health
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses? - Modern Farmer

Biodynamic farming is scientifically validated to improve soil quality, biodiversity, and nutritional value of produce, moving beyond its mystical past.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 weeks ago
Online Community Development

New York Outcomes Fund spurs, supports growers' sustainability efforts | Cornell Chronicle

The New York Outcomes Fund incentivizes sustainable farming practices, beneficial for both farmers and the environment.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
SF food

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Mushrooms enhance soil health by breaking down organic matter and improving structure.
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago
Agriculture

Biodynamic Farms Are One Thing. What About Biodynamic Businesses? - Modern Farmer

Biodynamic farming is scientifically validated to improve soil quality, biodiversity, and nutritional value of produce, moving beyond its mystical past.
fromCornell Chronicle
4 weeks ago
Online Community Development

New York Outcomes Fund spurs, supports growers' sustainability efforts | Cornell Chronicle

The New York Outcomes Fund incentivizes sustainable farming practices, beneficial for both farmers and the environment.
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago
SF food

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Mushrooms enhance soil health by breaking down organic matter and improving structure.
more#soil-health
#innovation
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This butter wasn't made from plants or animals-it was made with methane

Savor innovates fats without agriculture, using methane and carbon dioxide to produce creamy products like butter.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago
Fundraising

Dyson students do business for the greater good | Cornell Chronicle

Students were awarded $22,500 to address societal issues, with a top team focusing on sustainable agriculture in the Amazon.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This butter wasn't made from plants or animals-it was made with methane

Savor innovates fats without agriculture, using methane and carbon dioxide to produce creamy products like butter.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago
Fundraising

Dyson students do business for the greater good | Cornell Chronicle

Students were awarded $22,500 to address societal issues, with a top team focusing on sustainable agriculture in the Amazon.
more#innovation
#regenerative-practices
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

From Farm to Health - A Vision for Regenerative Agriculture and Metabolic Wellness

Ashley Armstrong emphasizes the vital role of carbohydrates in metabolic health and their significance in sustainable agriculture.
fromTNW | Sustainability
7 months ago
San Francisco

Big wave surfer emerges from the barrel with $120M fund for regenerative agriculture

Francisco Roque de Pinho combines finance, sustainable farming, and surfing, launching a €120mn investment firm focused on regenerative agriculture.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
NYC startup

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2025

Innovative agriculture companies are focusing on sustainable practices to ensure future farming and food production.
fromFinedininglovers
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silo and Acra Tierra team up for Baldio in Mexico

Baldío represents a collaboration between Silo and Arca Tierra, pioneering the zero-waste restaurant model in Mexico City.
fromNatural Health News
1 week ago
Alternative medicine

From Farm to Health - A Vision for Regenerative Agriculture and Metabolic Wellness

Ashley Armstrong emphasizes the vital role of carbohydrates in metabolic health and their significance in sustainable agriculture.
fromTNW | Sustainability
7 months ago
San Francisco

Big wave surfer emerges from the barrel with $120M fund for regenerative agriculture

Francisco Roque de Pinho combines finance, sustainable farming, and surfing, launching a €120mn investment firm focused on regenerative agriculture.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
NYC startup

The most innovative companies in agriculture for 2025

Innovative agriculture companies are focusing on sustainable practices to ensure future farming and food production.
fromFinedininglovers
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Silo and Acra Tierra team up for Baldio in Mexico

Baldío represents a collaboration between Silo and Arca Tierra, pioneering the zero-waste restaurant model in Mexico City.
more#regenerative-practices
#biodiversity
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago
Environment

Trading some corn-ethanol land for solar offers 'tremendous opportunity' | Cornell Chronicle

Converting 3.2% of corn-ethanol land to solar could increase energy output significantly while enhancing ecological benefits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Welfare for the rich': how farm subsidies wrecked Europe's landscapes

Organic farming enhances resilience against floods and droughts, as demonstrated by Thomas Bollig's experience during the winter floods.
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago
Environment

Trading some corn-ethanol land for solar offers 'tremendous opportunity' | Cornell Chronicle

Converting 3.2% of corn-ethanol land to solar could increase energy output significantly while enhancing ecological benefits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Welfare for the rich': how farm subsidies wrecked Europe's landscapes

Organic farming enhances resilience against floods and droughts, as demonstrated by Thomas Bollig's experience during the winter floods.
more#biodiversity
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago
Portland food

Revitalizing San Jose's Historic Orchard: A Green Tribute to Our Agricultural Roots

San Jose's Historic Orchard is being revitalized by planting climate-adapted citrus and avocado trees to celebrate the region's agricultural legacy.
fromNature
1 week ago
Agriculture

Sowing solutions: my quest to save Kenya's maize from a devastating invader

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp strigae effectively controls Striga weed, boosting crop yields by approximately 40%.
Startup companies
fromresund Startups
3 weeks ago

Rockstart Launches a Biochar Initiative to Boost Startups and Innovation in Copenhagen

Rockstart launched a Biochar Network to foster innovation and collaboration in Denmark's regenerative agriculture sector.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
4 weeks ago

Le Doyenne: A Standout Farm-to-Table Restaurant Outside of Paris (with Guest Rooms)

Le Doyenné offers a unique overnight dining experience in a sustainable setting near Paris.
#vertical-farming
fromModern Farmer
4 weeks ago
Environment

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Vertical farming creatively utilizes urban spaces to produce crops efficiently using innovative methods like hydroponics and aeroponics.
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Best of Earth911 Podcast: AeroFarms' Marc Oshima on Growing the Vertical Farming Opportunity

Vertical farming is transforming urban agriculture through innovative methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.
fromModern Farmer
4 weeks ago
Environment

Vertical Farming: How to Produce More Food on Less Land

Vertical farming creatively utilizes urban spaces to produce crops efficiently using innovative methods like hydroponics and aeroponics.
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

Best of Earth911 Podcast: AeroFarms' Marc Oshima on Growing the Vertical Farming Opportunity

Vertical farming is transforming urban agriculture through innovative methods that enhance productivity and sustainability.
more#vertical-farming
#agricultural-innovation
Online Community Development
fromtime.com
1 month ago

As Warming Climate Hammers Coffee Crops, This Rare Bean May Someday Be Your Brew

Excelsa coffee, a climate-resistant species, may help South Sudanese farmers combat poverty and adapt to the global coffee crisis due to climate change.
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
Online Community Development
fromtime.com
1 month ago

As Warming Climate Hammers Coffee Crops, This Rare Bean May Someday Be Your Brew

Excelsa coffee, a climate-resistant species, may help South Sudanese farmers combat poverty and adapt to the global coffee crisis due to climate change.
NYC food
fromModern Farmer
1 month ago

Repurposing Urban Spaces for Farming: 7 Creative Ideas

Urban farming in city spaces can be productive despite challenges; innovative methods like vertical farming enhance yield and profit.
more#agricultural-innovation
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Dutch startup Protix raises 1M from Invest International; bets big on South Korean expansion - Silicon Canals

Protix secures €1M to expand operations into South Korea, leveraging advanced food waste management for sustainable insect protein production.
#environmental-impact
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Famed Bay Area cattle rancher sues park service over new regulation

Point Reyes ranching operations are facing legal challenges over planned phase-out, significantly impacting agricultural heritage and local food supply.
fromnaturalblaze.com
6 months ago
Alternative medicine

Intensive Farming Turns One Solution Into Two Problems

Modern industrial farming is leading to severe soil degradation, disrupting ecological balance and causing pollution.
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Famed Bay Area cattle rancher sues park service over new regulation

Point Reyes ranching operations are facing legal challenges over planned phase-out, significantly impacting agricultural heritage and local food supply.
more#environmental-impact
SF food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These 5 simple ideas could fix our food system

Julian Baggini emphasizes the importance of a more harmonious understanding of food systems beyond polarized debates.
#biotechnology
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

EIB backs GreenLight Biosciences with 35M loan to replace traditional chemical pesticides using power of RNA - Silicon Canals

GreenLight Biosciences España secures €35M loan from EIB to advance RNA-based agricultural solutions.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

EIB backs GreenLight Biosciences with 35M loan to replace traditional chemical pesticides using power of RNA - Silicon Canals

GreenLight Biosciences España secures €35M loan from EIB to advance RNA-based agricultural solutions.
more#biotechnology
#climate-change
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Nobel prize winners seek food solutions to avoid global hunger crisis

Food experts call for dramatic increases in research funding and effective distribution methods to combat global hunger and food insecurity.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon

El Hatico farm uses silvopasture to improve livestock welfare and productivity while reducing deforestation in the Amazon.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions? DW 01/03/2025

Hilda the calf signifies a major advancement in breeding cattle that produce less methane, addressing climate change challenges.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Nobel prize winners seek food solutions to avoid global hunger crisis

Food experts call for dramatic increases in research funding and effective distribution methods to combat global hunger and food insecurity.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

This Colombian 'hotel for cows' could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon

El Hatico farm uses silvopasture to improve livestock welfare and productivity while reducing deforestation in the Amazon.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions? DW 01/03/2025

Hilda the calf signifies a major advancement in breeding cattle that produce less methane, addressing climate change challenges.
more#climate-change
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EU overhaul of farming strategy ignores vital green proposals, campaigners warn

The EU's new farming strategy promises fewer regulations and better support for farmers but faces criticism for insufficient environmental measures.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Why You Should Look for Slow Flowers' Grown without Dangerous Chemicals That Dominate the U.S. Market

Local flower farming focuses on sustainability and seasonal blooms, distinguishing itself from mass-market floral products.
#regenerative-farming
fromNatural Health News
3 months ago
Alternative medicine

Egg Mobiles: Joel Salatin's Genius Idea for Sustainable Farming

Joel Salatin utilizes portable chicken coops to enhance soil health, manage pests, and promote nutrient recycling in sustainable farming.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
European startups

Germany's Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform international | TechCrunch

Klim facilitates the transition to regenerative farming, helping farmers maintain yields while reducing carbon emissions and boosting biodiversity.
fromNatural Health News
3 months ago
Alternative medicine

Egg Mobiles: Joel Salatin's Genius Idea for Sustainable Farming

Joel Salatin utilizes portable chicken coops to enhance soil health, manage pests, and promote nutrient recycling in sustainable farming.
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago
European startups

Germany's Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform international | TechCrunch

Klim facilitates the transition to regenerative farming, helping farmers maintain yields while reducing carbon emissions and boosting biodiversity.
more#regenerative-farming
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hass or Shepard? The difference between these avocado varieties is more than just the colour | Yasmine Probst and Karen Zoszak

Avocados are a staple in Australian brunch culture, known for their creamy texture and popularity.
#food-security
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Crop Swap LA transforms yards into microfarms, providing fresh produce to local families and addressing food insecurity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

Alma Backyard Farms brings community together through brunch, offering beauty, food security, and job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Full Nature Farms launches smart irrigation system at CES 2025 to reduce agricultural water waste | TechCrunch

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.
Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards

Crop Swap LA transforms yards into microfarms, providing fresh produce to local families and addressing food insecurity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

Alma Backyard Farms brings community together through brunch, offering beauty, food security, and job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Full Nature Farms launches smart irrigation system at CES 2025 to reduce agricultural water waste | TechCrunch

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.
Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.
more#food-security
#food-production
OMG science
fromWIRED
4 months ago

How Christmas Trees Could Become a Source of Low-Carbon Protein

Mycoforestry integrates symbiotic fungi with tree growth to produce edible mushrooms and combat deforestation while enhancing carbon sequestration.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Small California farm turns apples into artisan products

The couple transformed a 22-acre orchard into a food production business specializing in apple-based products.
OMG science
fromWIRED
4 months ago

How Christmas Trees Could Become a Source of Low-Carbon Protein

Mycoforestry integrates symbiotic fungi with tree growth to produce edible mushrooms and combat deforestation while enhancing carbon sequestration.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Small California farm turns apples into artisan products

The couple transformed a 22-acre orchard into a food production business specializing in apple-based products.
more#food-production
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Can Colombia's crazy' cattle ranchers make beef an eco-friendly choice?

Michael Robbin has transformed cattle farming in Colombia through innovative rotational grazing, boosting soil health and reducing methane emissions.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

From Michelin stars to riding a tractor: Why this Miami chef started a farm in Redland

Jeremy Ford's Ford's Farm is a new organic farm producing vegetables for his restaurants and promoting farm-to-table dining.
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago
Science

$1.6M supports land-grant research for NY farms, forests, communities | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell researchers received $1.6 million in federal funding for 54 projects to aid New York's agriculture and environment, highlighting the importance of local agricultural research.
Wine
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

This Sommelier's 'Laughable' Idea Is Disrupting the $385 Billion Wine Industry | Entrepreneur

Kristin Olszewski revolutionized the wine industry by making organic high-quality wine accessible through canned packaging despite initial skepticism.
fromModern Farmer
5 months ago
Agriculture

The Community Organizing Effort That Helped Save an Urban Farm in New Orleans - Modern Farmer

Youth-driven community organizing can have a significant impact on local environmental issues, as demonstrated by the actions led by Chekeita Strong.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
California

Proposition 4, the California bond measure for water and environmental projects, leads early

A $10-billion bond measure in California aims to fund essential environmental projects related to water, wildfire protection, and clean energy.
Miscellaneous
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Urban farmers evicted as part of plan to complete Domino Plaza

OKO Farms faces eviction to make way for new development despite providing essential food source and community programs.
Community support is needed for OKO Farms as they search for a new location after being ordered to vacate.
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