agriculture

Anti-Covid vaccine. The United States wants to give priority to those who produce food

Those who work in the fields or in the processed food industry in the United States are often more vulnerable in regards to health. Furthermore, food production is an essential service, which all Americans benefit from. For all these reasons,...

Cercatori di semi: Rome's project in defence of biodiversity

The "Save Nature" bags are a perfect gift idea for the Christmas holidays, but Seed Seekers are constantly engaged in many other activities.

Terre AbbanDonate. The Biella platform that brings together those who have and are looking for uncultivated land

The project's objectives promoted by Let Eat Bi are manifold. Enhancing the land and defending it from total abandonment; stimulating cooperation within a community; favouring a genertional shift in farming, This is how the exchange platform works, and why it...

Italian women are the protagonists of virtuous farming and favour ecological transition

One in three agriculture enterprises in Italy are female-led. Moreover, in the multifunctional farming segment, which favours sustainable practices and social inclusion, the percentage of women at the helm is 39%. Yet female entrepreneurship continues to face many obstacles.

Lula Farms, the world's largest rooftop greenhouse is in Montreal

The Lula Farms farm boasts 4 urban greenhouses in Montreal, but only the latest one inaugurated is the largest rooftop greenhouse in the world. The whole story.

Kit for home gardening: the project by OrMe in Turin that helps families in need

Tomatoes, lettuce, basil, expanded clay and potting soil: this is what the OrMe kit contains, this is how it works to create a small vegetable garden on your balcony.

Orti Geometrici. In Pescara two Abruzzesi grow local produce to make fermented foods

In Pescara an ex musician and a textile worker started the Orti Geometrici project eight years ago. Today, with their harvest, they produce lacto-fermented products, kombucha and vinegars.

From Farm to Fork. Pros and cons of the new European farming strategy

What are the advantages and critical points of the new European From Farm to Fork strategy. Sustainability is great, but imports from third party countries need regulations and flexibility.

Cosmic Crisp, the new American apple variety that keeps for a year

As a snack, for breakfast, after meals or used in desserts: apples are among the most loved fruits ever. In Washington scientists have created a new variety, capable of lasting over a year in the refrigerator.

The movement of young Italian farmers who grow bio-intensive crops

Good news. Italy is the number one in Europe for the number of young people employed in agriculture. And an authentic movement of competent and innovative young farmers is emerging, people who cultivate in bio-intensive regimen.
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