Farming
Global Land Use Would Drop 75% if Everyone Ditched Beef and Went Vegan, Says Oxford Research
A study published last month revealed the drastic impact animal agriculture has on global land use. The study, which was published in the journal Science, was completed by researchers at the University of Oxford. Looking at data from roughly 40,000 farms in 119 countries, the research explored the impact of farming on the environment. Joseph […]
New York City Growing More Local Food With New Indoor Vertical Farm
New York City start-up, Bowery, is making waves in the organic food industry with their use of indoor vertical farming. After raising $20 million in Series A funding last summer, the company is currently in the process of building their second vertical farm in Kearny, New Jersey. The start-up intends to revolutionise farming and provide […]
Dairy Farmers Turn To Growing Hemp Crops Amid Plummeting Milk Sales
For many decades, the New Zealand dairy industry has been considered a key backbone to keeping the economy alive. However, as consumers are ditching dairy at record rates, some farmers are now choosing to trial hemp crops instead of raising animals. One farming family, the Rangitikei-based Welch’s, have farmed the same land for over 90 […]
Agrobiodiversity: How Eating More Vegetables Could Save the Planet
Information surrounding the environmental impact of a plant based diet in comparison to a traditional western diet is just about everywhere. In November of last year, 15,000 scientists from all over the world agreed that a vegan planet will help save our dying planet, and a recent calculation estimated that 10,000 people going vegan for […]
Ireland Warns Dairy Farming Has Serious Environmental Impact
Aside from the United States of America, every country in the world has recognised climate change and is currently working to fight against it under The Paris Agreement. In an attempt to pinpoint areas that could be improved, Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a report this week that recognises the impact of the […]
More Fruit & Veg Farms Essential to Avoid Post-Brexit Health Crisis, Report Suggests
The picture of a post-Brexit Britain leaves a multitude of concerns that need to be addressed. Among them, is the price of living and how this could impact public health. A London-based think tank has proposed financial incentives for farmers to use their land for horticulture, as opposed animal agriculture, in an attempt to create […]
70% of Americans Are Uncomfortable with The Way Animals Are Treated for Food
A recent poll conducted by Sentience Institute has revealed some interesting statistics about the US population’s attitude towards animal agriculture and the consumption of animal products. Of the 1,094 adults surveyed, a huge 70% said agreed with the statement ‘I have some discomfort with the way animals are used in the food industry.’ Over a […]
David Attenborough Ditches Meat Claiming The Way We Treat Animals is ‘Depressing’
In an interview with the Radio Times, David Attenborough has said that he has stopped eating meat. Despite his career revolving around animals and the natural world, Attenborough has previously stated that he is not an animal lover. ‘Animal lover means sentiment; a cloying, anthropomorphising sentiment,’ said Attenborough. ‘I don’t love earth worms or spiders. […]
