A significant strategy for transforming agriculture into a sustainable and climate-resilient system is agroecology. Farmers, scientists, and policymakers across the world are increasingly embracing agroecological methods as a means of addressing the interrelated problems of food security and climate change. Agroecology involves changing farming landscapes, promoting biodiversity, and reducing the effects of climate change by…
Climate change has contributed to a range of environmental issues such as the loss of the world’s fertile soil, biodiversity, indigenous plants and seeds, and shifts in weather patterns; it continues to pose a threat to the future survival of humanity. According to scientists, if not effectively addressed in the next 50 years, the rates…
Introduction If you’re an avid gardener, you probably know the value of good compost. Composting is an eco-friendly and sustainable way to enrich the soil in your garden and promote healthy plant growth. But have you ever considered using alpaca poop as a composting material? Alpaca poop, or manure, is a nutrient-rich material that is…
The nitrogen problem in agriculture exists due to the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which are created using fossil fuels. Nitrogen fertilizers tend to greatly contribute to atmospheric pollution and impacts on the climate in the way they get produced. The process of manufacturing synthetic fertilizers is highly intensive; 2 litres of diesel are required…
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 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…
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…
About Alpaca Fleece Clothing Alpaca fleece clothing is an ancient form of clothing drawn from the hairs of the domesticated alpaca. It is a remarkably flexible form of natural fiber and can be heavy or light in weight, all dependent on how it is spun and the desires of the spinner. In addition to this…
Share your love for gardening with your most precious possessions. Kids DO love gardening! But you may have to tweak your traditional gardening routine. Here’s a list of questions to ask yourself before you throw them into the dirt! What Types of Crops Do Kids Like To Grow? All plants are NOT…
Feeding cattle can be rather expensive on people who own the cows, but what is even worse is having to pay for the feed cost is paying the vet bills when the animals get sick. To avoid this problem, people should know the benefits of using natural dairy feed that is certified as being free…
5 specialty crops you may not know make a lot of money. Growing a specialty crop is the best way to combine a passion for gardening and the ever-present necessity to turn a profit.Unlike farming which involves crops like grains, veggies and fruits, specialty crops can be grown on a smaller scale and…
Do you want to start a garden and grow your own food? Many people have issues with the chemicals used in traditional commercial farming. Unfortunately, the cost of organic food, makes it cost prohibitive for many people. By growing your own food you can save money and ensure you and your family are eating food…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get the groceries you needed from your own backyard? If you grow a natural kitchen garden, you’ll be able to do just that. You can pluck fruits and vegetables straight from the garden and use them when you cook. It doesn’t get any fresher than that. A lot…