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Nov 24, 2020 · Here, we highlight five reasons why weeds could be the future of food. 1. They’re easy to grow. The seeds from the Kochia plant are used as a garnish in Japanese cuisine. Image: Pixabay. Weeds thrive in harsh conditions and are more resilient than garden or crop plants.
Mar 21, 2018 · AI "weeds" are low-level algorithms gone rogue. The 2018 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report paints a stark picture of the year ahead, depicting a world of rising nationalism, destabilising geopolitical power shifts and heightened risks, notably in the cyber domain. The report comes with ten “Future Shock” scenarios.
Jun 8, 2021 · Up to 40% of global crop production is lost to plant pests and diseases, says the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Each year, plant diseases cost the global economy more than $220 billion, and invasive insects cost at least $70 billion. Erratic weather linked to global warming is creating ideal conditions for the insects, according to ...
Aug 14, 2015 · Aug 14, 2015. Aquatic weeds throughout the world pose significant threats to water security. These threats are not only to biodiversity and ecological processes but also land and river communities that rely heavily on water resources – especially in developing countries. Wetlands, rivers and lakes throughout Africa have been invaded by ...
May 28, 2024 · Artificial intelligence is a game-changer, which will shorten the timeline for new crop protection solutions and improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Voracious beetles, mammoth weeds and mushrooming fungi. Climate change is delivering farm conditions that allow weeds, insects, and plant pathogens to thrive around the globe.
Oct 4, 2022 · But one company is providing technology used in the field to convert agricultural waste into a solid, clean-burning fuel. Takachar provides a way to use biomass more cleanly and efficiently by concentrating the fuel and eliminating contaminants such as moisture and dirt. Takachar co-founders Vidyut Mohan (left) and Kevin Kung.
As Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Keith is a member of the Unilever Executive and responsible for the Marketing, Communications and Sustainable Business functions. His responsibilities are aligned to support Unilever’s vision: to grow the business while reducing its environmental footprint and increasing positive social impact. Keith sees sustainability as a driver of consumer ...
Apr 25, 2023 · IPM involves the use of multiple strategies to manage pests, diseases and weeds in a way that minimises harm to human health and the environment. These strategies may include biological controls, crop rotation, the use of resistant varieties and cultural practices. IPM can reduce pesticide use, improve crop yields and protect natural ecosystems.
Apr 30, 2021 · Lizzy Rosenberg, an environmental journalist, evaluates these different methods to see how sustainable they are. Although one might think that farming would benefit the environment by providing people and animals with food sources, it often does more harm than good. Various techniques, such as tillage and the use of pesticides, decreases the ...
Jul 2, 2019 · A low-maintenance ‘tapestry’ lawn with low-flowering plants such as thyme and chamomile will be more beneficial for biodiversity and needs mowing less often. If you want a traditional grass lawn, then leave some of the weeds in there, like clover and dandelion, and try to change your mindset.
