Forests can end world hunger
A new study reveals that forests can play a key role in achieving global food security.
170 million hectares of forests could be wiped out by 2030
L’allarme viene lanciato dal Wwf che ha individuato undici aree in cui si concentrerà l’80 per cento della perdita di foreste.
Senegalese lands cultivated using solar irrigation systems
A project supported by the Italian Cooperation in collaboration with Enea. Thanks to solar power, farmers employ sustainable farming methods.
Neil Young: his new album against Monsanto
The Monsanto Years is set to be released on 16 June. Neil Young will sing his protest against the agrochemical biotechnologies giant.
Vertical Farms, the greenhouses teaching healthy eating
Cities throughout the world are growing and so are the populations that need to be fed. In the heart of megalopolises, vertical farms will nourish the planet.
There’s who decided to give land for free to see it relive
An Italian couple gives their lands for free to those who practice sustainable agriculture. It’s a ray of hope for young people and the environment.
Bee My Future, food security is in their wings
Honeybees are in danger. LifeGate launches Bee my Future to encourage people to play their part in protecting the Earth’s most precious insects.
Seed sharing is illegal in many American states
Seed sharing has been banned in some American states, perhaps at the behest of pressures from powerful multinationals in the agricultural sector.
GMO cultivation drops in the EU
GMO cultivation is a highly contentious issue: according to a survey carried out by Coldiretti, its rate has fallen in Europe.
Russia says no to GMOs
The Russian Federation proposes to prohibit the cultivation of GMOs within its territory.