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Dyson Farming’s sustainable strawberries, grown in the UK, hit the shelves

Dyson – the technology brand typically associated with vacuum cleaners and hairdryers – has picked the first strawberries from its new 15-acre glasshouse, heralding an important advancement in sustainable farming in the UK and avoiding unnecessary food miles that come from imported fruits at this time of year. The giant glasshouse – situated at Dyson’s farm Dyson Farming in Carrington, Lincolnshire – is 424m long … Continue reading Dyson Farming’s sustainable strawberries, grown in the UK, hit the shelves

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Future for sustainable farming in Wales outlined in vision that supports farmers reverse decline in biodiversity

A vision for a sustainable future for farming and agriculture in Wales has been unveiled, outlining how farmers will be supported in order to produce food sustainably, as well as reversing a decline in biodiversity. Under plans revealed by Welsh rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths, a 15-20 year roadmap for Welsh farming and agriculture aims to maintain high food safety, animal welfare and environmental standards. … Continue reading Future for sustainable farming in Wales outlined in vision that supports farmers reverse decline in biodiversity

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Himalayan state transforms its agriculture by cultivating its fields and plantations in a sustainable way

The state of Sikkim in the Himalayas has completely transformed its agriculture by reverting back to traditional methods of growing more commonly known today as “organic farming”. Sikkim has become a model for the rest of the world, because its farmers only cultivate their fields and plantations in a sustainable way. In 2010, the Prime Minister of Sikkim launched the “Organic Mission”, developing the state … Continue reading Himalayan state transforms its agriculture by cultivating its fields and plantations in a sustainable way

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Inga Alley Cropping creating a viable, sustainable alternative to slash-and-burn farming

Farmers in Honduras and Costa Rica are being taught an agrofestry technique, known as Inga Alley Cropping, which provides farmers with a viable, sustainable alternative to slash-and-burn farming. The inga is a fast-growing tree with roots that fix nitrogen, so it replenishes the soil. In alley cropping, farmers plant inga trees in rows. Their shade kills weeds and creates space for planting maize or beans. … Continue reading Inga Alley Cropping creating a viable, sustainable alternative to slash-and-burn farming

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Steward: Crowdfarming platform helping small sustainable farms and farmers in the US get access to resources

Steward, the world’s first crowdfarming platform, is supporting small sustainable farms and farmers in the US to gain access to the resources they require while enabling people to invest in sustainable farms. Unlike traditional funding methods, Steward’s crowdfarming model creates a win-win for both farmers and investors. Farms are able to purchase the land and equipment they need, and individuals earn a return while supporting … Continue reading Steward: Crowdfarming platform helping small sustainable farms and farmers in the US get access to resources

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North Wyke Farm: Devon-based working farm and lab using technology to help raise animals sustainably

North Wyke Farm, a 350 hectare farm in Devon, looks no different to other farms where beef suckler cows and sheep can be found. But there’s something unique about the farm whch also happens to operate as a “farm lab” with the aim to test ways of making agriculture more sustainable. The North Wyke Farm “farm lab” is a large-scale research facility to study the … Continue reading North Wyke Farm: Devon-based working farm and lab using technology to help raise animals sustainably

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Young people in Madagascar learning to farm sustainably to save the rainforest and wildlife

Young farmers in Madagascar are working to stop food production from destroying the island’s rich rainforest. Ahead of a new agreement to protect the planet’s biodiversity being drawn up in Paris next week, BBC News Science Correspondent Victoria Gill met young farmers in Madagascar who live at the front line of the tension between humans and the natural world. The young people are leading a … Continue reading Young people in Madagascar learning to farm sustainably to save the rainforest and wildlife

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Underground farm feeding Londoners hydroponically and sustainably

Growing Underground – an underground farm housed 33 metres below the busy London streets of Clapham – is providing fertile ground for fresh micro greens and salad leaves to be grown sustainably. The farm sits inside a WWII bomb shelter. Eight of these shelters were built across London during the war, and they were each built to house around 8,000 people. The tunnel system is … Continue reading Underground farm feeding Londoners hydroponically and sustainably

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Agrihoods: The rise of new neighbourhoods built around farms

Agrihoods – a new type of neighbourhood which serves up farm-to-table living in a cooperative environment – are emerging across the USA where people are embracing local food production. These suburban housing developments are centered around a farm, where neighbours can work on fully-functional farms and bring fresh produce home. This movement, which is now present in more than two dozen states across the US, encourages sharing, … Continue reading Agrihoods: The rise of new neighbourhoods built around farms

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Compass Green: School garden on wheels tours the US and teaches sustainable farming techniques

A one-time potato chip delivery truck has been converted in to a mobile greenhouse and now tours the US teaching at risk youth about sustainable farming techniques. Compass Green is a school garden on wheels. It is a fully functional greenhouse built in the back of an 18ft box truck, which is powered by waste vegetable oil. Founded in 2011 by Justin Cutter, Compass Green has … Continue reading Compass Green: School garden on wheels tours the US and teaches sustainable farming techniques

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