Indonesia conducts test flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil
Indonesia conducted its first test flight using jet fuel partially from palm oil on Wednesday, a senior minister said, as the country plans to commercialize the fuel as it seeks creative ways to use...
Blossom falls: 80% of small orchards in England and Wales lost since 1900
A century ago, small orchards were the glory not only of the countryside but of towns and cities across the UK, buzzing with life during the summer and, at this time of year, rich with the sight and...
Short on space for veggies? Smaller varieties thrive in pots
For many gardeners, a large property with rows of green peppers and sun-kissed tomatoes as far as the eye can see is just a dream. Many of us either don’t have much soil to call our own, have...
Why We Need Design for the Circular Economy
Alice Casiraghi, from Future Urban Living, illustrates the role played by design in climate innovation, as it is needed for business transition towards the circular economic model. Design was born...
Optimising irrigation and water management in Lebanese agriculture
Two training sessions were held in Tal Amara Station, Lebanon, from 5 to 16 December 2016, for 13 researchers and technicians of the Lebanese Agriculture Research Institute (LARI). The sessions...
Young people increasingly favoring new agriculture business startups
Hurray for Italy’s youth: Italian agriculture is steering towards green production and favoring entrepreneurs under 35. The process is already well advanced and will lead – according to a survey...
Spain: Sharoni kaki campaign in full swing
The SHARONI® kaki campaign started in late October in the Spanish province of Huelva, with very good prospects, since the weather conditions have contributed to an excellent harvest in terms of both...
Lebanese Apple farmers protest failure to sell apple produce
The apple farmers cut off on Monday the road of Dar Wasaa in Baalbek to protest the failure to sell the apple produce, NNA field reporter said. The farmers threatened to uproot apple trees, calling...
