As blistering lava spews from the seething volcano nearby, Philippine farmer Jay Balindang leads his buffalo through the ash-strewn paddy fields of the no-go zone, creeping closer to danger in a desperate bid to support his ...
Environment
Jan 29, 2018
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More Americans than ever before are supporting their local food markets, and it's not just because they believe the food is fresher and tastes better.
Social Sciences
Aug 22, 2015
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A mobile app created by a start-up company at ESA's business incubator in the UK will soon help coffee farmers in Rwanda to protect and improve their crops by providing highly local weather forecasts.
Earth Sciences
Mar 27, 2014
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FoodAfrica work package no. 6 focuses on improving market access for small-scale farming through the provision of market information by modern information and communication technology. In Ghana the FoodAfrica partner IFPRI, ...
Telecom
Aug 9, 2013
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Biogas-based energy could solve both the environmental concern of agricultural waste and reduce dependency of fossil fuels, particularly in Eastern Europe, albeit at a steep production cost.
Energy & Green Tech
May 7, 2013
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Farmers can make a profit selling their produce directly to local businesses, but they must not let possible new costs weaken their commitment to the new venture, according to an international team of researchers.
Economics & Business
Mar 8, 2013
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A recent University of Georgia survey of state food hubs found that Georgia is busy—through small groups of farmers—providing the large amounts of local produce needed to grow local markets.
Environment
Oct 8, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- A study by a Kansas State University researcher could help farmers better serve a niche market.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2012
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When Manuel Montesa takes sheep out to forage in mountains in northern Spain, he must bring water for them because streams near his town have run dry.
Environment
Mar 11, 2012
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