Top news of the week: 31.08.2023.
Contribution of peri-urban land use and agriculture to entropy and food of mega-cities: On sustainability, planning by control theory and...
In this article we propose an ecological economics orientation of peri-urban development, looking at land use planning, local food and entropy. Based on a mathematical model, we present an ...
Northeast India’s first automated grain dispensing machine ‘Annapurti’ launched in Shillong
In a first of its kind in the whole Northeastern region of India, the Department of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs in partnership with the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) ...
Forbes Asia 100 To Watch 2023
A drought in global venture capital activity has not deterred startups across Asia from breaking new ground. This year’s Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list spotlights small companies and ...
Czech minister champions gene-editing for EU’s food and climate future
Czech Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný believes new gene editing techniques could help the European Union cope with climate change and the challenge of feeding its population.
Modelling consumers’ choice of novel food
A variety of approaches to reducing the environmental impact of food production and consumption are being explored including technological solutions, such as food produced via ...
Agriculture Ministry to revoke, suspend licences for breaches of padi seed regulations
PUTRAJAYA: Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers who fail to comply with regulations on the sale of certified padi seeds will have their licences revoked or suspended, said the ...
Landmines Threaten Agriculture In Ukraine And Azerbaijan but, Innovative Solutions Are On The Way
In ordinary times, Ukrainian farmer Oleksandr Kryvtsov would not be a viral celebrity.
Supreme Court rejects centre's plea to go ahead with release of GM mustard
The Supreme Court has refused the Indian government's request to proceed with the environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard. The court stated that the impact on the ...