The yields of certain crops may be increased if they’re covered in a material that will boost the red light they’re receiving. A simple tech like using red plastic can help feed the growing population of the planet, though additional research is necessary to see if this has any effect […]
We’ve all seen those heartbreaking photos of emaciated polar bears in the Arctic, slumped at ice platforms-they’re the perfect depiction of global warming. But bears aren’t the only ones that suffer from the increase in temperatures. In fact, a lot of plants, including some of our favorite crops, seem to […]
The first underwater farm in the world, i.e. the Nemo’s Garden, has started producing fruits and veggies again after a long break. This unique farm consists of six greenhouses underwater located off the coast of Noli, Italy. It’s been installed by the Ocean Reef Group back in 2012. Little by […]
Weeds can be a real nightmare for farmers, but there may finally be a way to get rid of them efficiently and with minimal human effort. Namely, this innovative, third-generation weeding robot which has recently been presented to the public is powered by AI and kills weeds with its lasers […]
Did you know that 2/3 of the planet’s surface is covered with water? But, only 2.5 percent of it is fresh and almost 70 percent is intended for agriculture and takes up around 50 percent of the planet’s land. However, with the serious problems like soil degradation and climate change, […]
Glyphosate seems to be everywhere- from the air we breathe and the water we drink to the foods and drinks we consume. It’s a disease that’s harming us and our planet. And, to make things worse, it’s also starting to show up in our bodies! Glyphosate has a long list […]
From a statistical point of view, every one in three bites of food that we eat today is enabled by hardworking bees. Unfortunately, today, bees have been dying at an increasing rate; as a result, there have been a lot of efforts from different organisations and individuals to urge the […]
Did you know that Indian farmers have been frequently using Pepsi and Coca Cola as a cheaper alternative to pesticides?! According to CSE, one of the leading voluntary agencies in India, soft drinks like these two are full of pesticide deposits so a lot of farmers use them to get […]
As seen on Real Farmacy, the usage of glyphosate, an active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, has dramatically elevated in the last 15 years together with the usage of GE crops. Unfortunately, according to the claims of Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist at the MIT, this systemic herbicide […]