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The high rise Urban farms of the future

Imagine a full-scale farm right in the heart of New York City, in the deserts of Darfur or on the moon. While you might have to wait some time for your lunar lettuce, vertical farming technologies are increasing the possibilities of cultivating crops much more efficiently here on earth. Moving farms into buildings might change the way much of humanity grows its food. And while ...

Nov. 20, 2009

By GLOBE Foundation

Alterrus Begins Construction and Installation of North America`s First Vertical Urban Farm in Downtown Vancouver

Alterrus Systems Inc. (CNSX: ASI)(OTCQB: ASIUF) today announced it will begin building North America's first VertiCrop urban farming system on the top level of a downtown Vancouver parking lot. Alterrus's VertiCrop vertical-farming technology uses hydroponic technology to grow leafy green vegetables and herbs in a greenhouse, without pesticides or herbicides. Its produce will be transported ...

Aug. 22, 2012

Urban agriculture - vancouver case study

A major section of downtown Vancouver is being transformed into what could be one of the world’s first purpose-built sustainable communities, where growing food is at the top of the list. The South East False Creek (SEFC) site comprises 32 hectares (80 acres) that will eventually be the home to 12,000 to 16,000 people. The first phase of SEFC will be temporarily used as Vancouver’s ...

Jul. 22, 2008

By GLOBE Foundation

How green was my vertical farm?

By 2050, 80% of the earth’s population will live in cities and 3 billion more people will need to be fed. The simple fact is we are running out of available land to grow enough food to feed them. If we can’t grow our cities outward to find more arable land, the only solution is to grow them upwards. This may change the way we design cities forever. The problem is real and ...

Jul. 22, 2008

By GLOBE Foundation

Farming in cities could help feed the world

With traditional food production under threat from climate change, we should switch from agriculture to cell culture, says Lucía Atehortúa. If climate change begins to limit the global production of food and energy crops, it will be necessary to develop a new system of food production. Imagine agriculture in small spaces, using high-tech tools such as ...

Dec. 2, 2010

By SciDev.Net

Robert Kennedy promotes vertical farming system

Valcent Products and their vertical farming system, VertiCrop™ were presented by Robert F Kennedy Jr. on Washington, D.C. based WUSA9 television during Earth Week. 'The vertical farming idea is kind of a perfect storm because it's the solution for so many problems that we're facing in this country,' siad Kennedy, a noted environmentalist. Using vertical trays and no soil, ...

Apr. 24, 2010

By GLOBE Foundation

Converted Organics Announces New TerraSphere Licensee, Eco-Leaf Farms

BOSTON, July 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that TerraSphere Systems, LLC continues to build momentum with its vertical farming business by signing a new licensee for the Atlantic Provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova ...

Jul. 6, 2011

By Converted Organics Inc.

West-African livestock farming offers opportunities for Dutch industry

By investing in livestock farming, Dutch industry can help improve food safety in West Africa. Taking a flexible and creative approach, and working alongside local partners, there is considerable potential in this respect. This is the conclusion of an analysis by Wageningen UR Livestock Research and La Ventana Consulting for the Ministries of Economic Affairs and Foreign Affairs. The analysis ...

Apr. 7, 2014

By Wageningen University and Research Centre

A kaleidoscope of restorative food and farming programs at the 2011 bioneers conference

As always, the 2011 Bioneers conference will highlight the growing edges of the global movement to transform our food systems. One major theme is Food and Education. Keynotes will include Karen Brown, Creative Director of the Center for Ecoliteracy, on "Revolutionizing K-12 Education with Sustainability in Mind," and Anim Steel, Director of National Programs at Boston's ...

Aug. 3, 2011

By CSRwire - Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire

Fish farming finds its way to land-locked Midwest

The latest of five generations who have worked the same ground in northeastern Nebraska, 52-year-old Scott Garwood, isn't growing corn or cattle - it's fish. Specifically, thousands of an Australian freshwater species called barramundi - often dubbed Asian sea bass because of its similar sweet, white flaky flesh - in large tanks inside a warehouse. With global consumption of seafood ...

Dec. 13, 2014

By Associated Press

Global recognition for traditional farming systems in China, Iran and South Korea

Six traditional farming systems in China, Iran and South Korea known for their unique characteristics and approaches to sustainability have been designated Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by FAO. They include Iran’s Qanat Irrigation system, an ancient network of farms that have survived for ...

May 1, 2014

By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Home town farms: affordable, nutritious, locally grown organic vegetables and berries for schools and our communities

With rising food costs and a bad economy, it is not easy for parents or schools to provide affordable nutritious meals, but as the incidence of childhood obesity continues to rise it is important that we try. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said a record 40 million Americans, or 1 in 8, may not be able to eat without government assistance. In addition to rising food ...

Feb. 15, 2011

By 3BL Media

Converted Organics is Growing Up: Company Announces the Acquisition of Vertical Farming Pioneer, TerraSphere Systems

BOSTON, Mass., Nov., 2010-- Converted Organics Inc., (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that the Company has closed on the acquisition of 95% of the membership interests in TerraSphere Systems, LLC, a rapidly growing pioneer in the vertical farming market. Converted Organics Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire TerraSphere Systems, LLC on July 6, 2010. This acquisition was approved by Converted ...

Nov. 18, 2010

By Converted Organics Inc.

Disruptive changes coming in technologies of food production, finds report

Changes in the way food is grown will soon represent risk to existing dominant players worldwide and create new opportunities in agriculture, a new report finds. Increasing population, climate change, rising fossil fuel prices, ecosystem degradation and water and land scarcity are making today's food production methods increasingly unsustainable and driving important new innovation in ...

Nov. 6, 2012

By Kachan & Co.

Arcadia Biosciences Receives Chinese Patent for Key Nitrogen Use Efficiency Technology

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc., an agricultural technology company focused on developing technologies and products that benefit the environment and human health, today announced that the company has been granted a key patent for its Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) technology from the State Intellectual Property Office of China. Issuance of this patent is an important ...

May 2, 2012

By Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.

Bion Announces Initial Success of Advanced Separation Technology Pilot -- Enables Improved Asset Recovery, Further Reductions of N & P, Increased Sustainability at Lower Cost

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB/QB: BNET) announced today positive initial results of the advanced separation technology the Company is piloting at its livestock waste treatment facility at Kreider Farms in Manheim, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In mid-July, Bion began conducting (invitation-only) tours for various stakeholders to showcase the new solids separation technology, now ...

Aug. 2, 2012

By Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.

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Jul. 6, 2012

By Menart

Cities of tomorrow – will Rio lead the way?

The advance of technology and science continues to redefine our lives with exciting and mesmerizing results. However, the rushing growth we have witnessed over the past century has left us with a global ecosystem struggling to survive. Increasing levels of pollution and rapidly expanding urban borders are eating up vital agricultural lands and forests - placing the world's ecosystems under ...

Mar. 10, 2010

By GLOBE Foundation

AFB Foundation for Agriculture Donations Reach $1.8 Million

Donations to the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture totaled $1.8 million for 2013, the highest-ever in a calendar year. “We rely on our donors to fund our initiatives so we can have an agriculturally literate society,” said Foundation Chairman Bob Stallman. “Thanks in large part to generous donor contributions, 2013 was a remarkable year for the Foundation, in terms ...

Mar. 18, 2014

By American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

Young Farmers Remain Concerned About Land Availability

Securing adequate land to grow crops and raise livestock was the top challenge identified again this year in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual outlook survey of participants in the Young Farmers & Ranchers program. That challenge was identified by 22 percent of respondents, followed by economic challenges, particularly profitability, which was identified by 15 percent of the ...

Mar. 11, 2014

By American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)

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