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…
As legend tells it, an old monk sat quietly meditating on a mountainside when a snake and a crane began to fight. As he watched, he noticed the interplay of the animals – one attacking, one defending – playing out the natural balance of yin and yang. He sought to learn the movements of animals…
Humanity has constantly been looking to mother earth for ways to better our existence and further our development in science, health, technology, and sustainability. We seek out aspects of mother nature’s make-up that may be able to cure cancer or help to make us live longer. We seek out ways that we can improve our…
As we make advancements in all walks of life, we must ensure that the advances we make in science and technology do not negatively impact or overwhelm our natural resources and environment. Instead, science and technology should be put to good use. Artificial Intelligence is one such development. It’s been around for quite some time,…
What if you could make positivity a habit – something you just naturally experience, regardless of your circumstances? Habit is a very powerful thing. And positive habits are even more so. You can probably name at least a few things you do that may have required some thought and effort at first but are now…
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…
If you’re planning a construction or demolition project, you may be looking for ways to minimize your impact on the environment. By implementing sustainable building practices, you can build your dream skyscraper or tear down an unstable building without damaging the land nearby. A few impacts of these activities include: If you’re planning a construction…
Since 2018 marijuana has been on the rise. A lot of people are concerned about common myths connected with the use of cannabis. Cannabis use among teenagers has reportedly decreased; whereas, adults have increased their use of marijuana. The reason stems mainly from the numerous benefits of marijuana strains. We are here to debunk five…
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…
Throughout history, ancient medicine practitioners have used fruits and vegetables for revitalizing and restoring the natural balance of body and mind. I believe that Mother Nature provides real gifts for us to restore our lost energy. When we are going through a challenging time, we can always find remedies from nature that are sure…
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…