Founded in 1968 as a farmer’s cooperative, Dengie is still run today with the same ethos of supporting the local farming community. Alfalfa is not just beneficial to horses; it also has many benefits for farmers and the soil structure. ...
Focus group participants identified the county's 2 Farmers' Markets as community assets for healthy food, especially for residents who lived in the communities where the markets were located. A major theme was the importance of supporting local businesses such as Farmers' Markets and farmers. Over...
Looking only at the price of the ingredients may make one think it’s more affordable to get ingredients from another area. However, using locally ingredients will reap more benefits long term. By supporting local farmers, you will improve the local economy, help people get a taste of what ...
In Xai-Xai city, located in Gaza Province in the south of Mozambique, local farmers use BDS-powered drones to survey fields, sow seeds, and spray pesticides. Unlike manual spraying, which covers only three to four mu (1 mu equals about 666 square meters) of land per hour, drones can sp...
Support for Local Farmers:Organic farming often involves small-scale and local operations, fostering community-based agriculture and supporting rural economies. Risks of Eating Organic Foods, Especially from the...
He found that the chefs were also committed to supporting local farmers. "They'll pay 10 per cent more for regional products if the supply meets their specifications." Help spread the word. Ask for grassfed (range-fed) meat the next time you're dining out!
During his frequent flights over the rainforest, Stein has witnessed an increased presence of deforestation since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020. He says he fears the subsequent economic crisis has pushed many local farmers toward illegal logging, damaging the country’s most precious asset...
Mozambique, local farmers use BDS-powered drones to survey fields, sow seeds, and spray pesticides. Unlike manual spraying, which covers only three to four mu (1 mu equals about 666 square meters) of land per hour, drones can spray pesticides over hundreds of mu simultan...
Pursuing sustainable productivity with millions of smallholder farmers. Nature 555, 363–366 (2018). CAS Google Scholar Notarnicola, B. et al. The role of life cycle assessment in supporting sustainable agri-food systems: a review of the challenges. J. Clean. Prod. 140, 399–409 (2017)....
No-till farming shows a lot of potential as a sustainable agricultural practice, promising benefits for both the environment and farmers’ bottom lines. However, farmers must carefully consider the challenges associated with weed control, disease management, and residue handling. Understanding local ...