Food Tank

JULY 26, 2024

That’s because we use no arable land, no freshwater (we make our own on the vessels), no pesticides or fertilizer, and no food to harvest these fish from the wild. Our carbon footprint is the lowest on Earth for any mainstream animal protein. It’s even lower than many plant-based proteins, too.

Arable Land 127

Arable Land Food Production Processing 127

Food Tank

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Soil organic carbon in arable land in India has been reduced from 2.4 The current fertilizer industry, subsidized at US$20 billion, causes 25 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, and intensive practices continue to promote their injudicious use. percent in 1947 to 0.4 percent, well below the 1.5

Agriculture 58

Agriculture Agriculture Farming Farming 58

Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Black polyethylene “mulch film” gets tucked snugly around crop rows, clear plastic sheeting covers hoop houses, and most farmers use plastic seed trays, irrigation tubes, and fertilizer bags. These synthetic polymer products have often been used to help boost yields up to 60 percent and make water and pesticide use more efficient.

Agriculture 145

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 145

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Basements and garages have long been fertile ground for innovation, with a host of well-known companies including Apple, Amazon and Harley-Davidson tracing back to humble residential roots. With arable land at a premium— urban sprawl is a growing threat to the farming region—“I’m lucky to have a big yard,” says Mateo.

Cultivation 118

Cultivation Crop Real Estate Food 118