Agricultural researchers believe that building indoor farms in the middle of cities could help solve the world’s hunger problem. Experts say that vertical farming could feed up to 10 billion people and make agriculture independent of the weather and th… more
July signals the start of three months of intense activity for residents of the seven villages around the small dam at Sébi Ponty. The dam was stocked with tilapia in 2006, and aquaculture is proving to be a vital economic activity for youth in the area. more
Assessing proposals from the European Commission to save Europe’s fish stocks and weighs up their chances of becoming law. more
A Fourth of July menu big on taste and small on carbon emissions. more
In a reflection of growing global concern about shortages, agriculture ministers from the Group of 20 agree to create an information system to shine a brighter light on global grain flows and reserves. more
The Food and Agriculture has compiled the best techniques, from minimizing the use of pesticides to meting out water more judiciously, in one document and urged specialists to use it as they plan development projects. more
The L.A. school board’s decision to stop serving flavored milks on campuses is just the beginning. more
THE WORLD needs to farm more fish and algae to meet its growing demand for animal products, according to a report released yesterday by the Conservation International non-governmental body. more
A new breed of farmers holds the key to ensuring our primary industries’ ongoing prosperity and strength. more
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The United States presidential elections are tomorrow. more
