COVID-19 pandemic has impacted farming and agriculture globally and in diverse ways with the lockdown creating disruptions all around the world. The movement of people and farm produce has been severely hampered at both local and cross-boundary levels and that has resulted in some severe experiences within the agricultural sector. As a result of the…
The trend of healthy eating has taken over the world. More people are starting to worry about what they eat on a daily basis as they become more conscious about the health benefits of organic food. Namely, 83% of Americans buy organic, while 91% of Irish consumers believe that organic products are healthier than non-organic…
A lot of people assume that they can’t farm or start their own garden if they live in the city. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Urban agriculture is thriving. People are growing herbs, vegetables, and more from the comfort of their big city apartments. If you’d like to create a garden in…
The concept of ecolonomics is a combination of ecology and economics and it encompasses the belief that the environment and businesses should effectively work together towards sustainability. Ecolonomics concept recognizes the fact that no one can effectively thrive without the other. The reason for combining ecology and economics is due to the fact that as…
The impact of climate change is being felt the world over with the global temperatures gradually increasing which is quite scary. The declining soil health is becoming a key issue leading to a reduced yield of crops and increased use of fertilizers and pesticides that only impact more negatively on the climate. Soil health and…
Whether you have decided to farm fish, crops, or even marijuana, the hard work does not stop once you have set up your farming or agricultural business. In fact, there are many steps that you need to take to ensure that you can sustain the success of your company into the future, whatever happens. If…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought disruption almost in every sector with each being impacted in diverse ways including the key sectors that contribute to global food security, livelihoods, and nutrition. However, regenerative livestock farming is one area that has experienced extreme challenges that have left many farmers grappling with many issues from processing, transport, sales,…
In one of the recent articles published by FAO, the soil ecosystem was described as one of the most complex systems in nature. Biodiversity is described as “the variability among living organisms from all sources, whether terrestrial, aquatic or marine. Plants acquire their nutrients from soil using various processes. There are interactions between microorganisms in soil…
In the past few years, the rate of suicide amongst farmers has doubled due to anxiety, depression, as the potato bomb exploded on them. Every year, farmers have to dispose of potatoes, and they are unable to earn profit from their production. The government is continuously neglecting this crucial issue, offering no aid to farmers.…
The workplace can be a dangerous place no matter what industry you are in. It is true that some industries are much more hazardous than others, such as construction, but accidents frequently occur even in office-based industries, and often these incidents are avoidable. Knowing what the most common accidents are is important because this will…
Despite many advancements in technology, increased social awareness, and stricter legislation, climate change continues to be a primary global concern. Everyone has a responsibility to reduce their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and plastic and paper waste, and small actions can help to safeguard our planet. Any business or employee striving to have a positive…
Businesses that refuse or are unable to adapt to the changing times fail. They cannot keep up with consumer demands and their values fall short. Not all values have to be noble, either. A brand that used to showcase its commitment to budget-friendly items that became too expensive for their customer base can fail. As…
Growing your own food in your kitchen garden or backyard garden helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle. It also helps the planet and the local economy. Would you like to eat freshly grown produce? What could be healthier and fresher than your own home grown organic foods! Growing organic foods at home is healthy and…
Summer is here and it’s a lot of fun to spend time outdoors. Don’t let a lack of space hold you back from gardening. If you live in the city and have a small apartment, you can still grow plants inside! Space is always an issue with us, the apartment dwellers. We don’t have a…
Just by the name, you can get an idea of what agroecology is. It’s all about farming systems that are sustainable in the sense that they work with the rest of nature to sustain crops. But practical agro-ecology? That’s something for the books and that’s something that we will discuss here in this article. What…