Words By: Rick Holland, Regional Managing Director APAC – Water Utility & Executive Director Grundfos Australia Our food system is on life support. To feed a population projected to balloon to 9.1 billion by 2050, a 70 percent increase in food production is necessary. Unfortunately, climate change is threatening to push yields down by three to seven percent with every degree of warming. Increasing food production also creates a vicious cycle – the food production system already … [Read more...] about Harnessing solar power for a more sustainable agriculture
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30by30: More Than a Hashtag
By Mathew Howe, Founder, Grobrix Unveiled in April 2019, Singapore’s “30 by 30" goal aspired to have the nation produce 30 percent of its food locally by 2030. Not all of our food - that would be impossible in land-strapped Singapore - but specifically eggs, fish, and leafy vegetables. In the years following, we have all personally experienced the urgency behind this target - having been through a global pandemic sparking concerns about Singapore’s food security and witnessing numerous … [Read more...] about 30by30: More Than a Hashtag
From super cars to super crops: Angie King’s visionary transition to King Tower Farm
By Cath Isabedra Angie King, once primarily known in the realm of supercars, has steered her focus towards a groundbreaking agricultural venture in the Philippines. King Tower Farm, her brainchild, stands as a symbol of sustainability and innovation in a region traditionally tethered to conventional farming practices. The transition from high-performance vehicles to high-efficiency farming wasn't immediate. It was driven by King’s firsthand experiences with problematic soil conditions and … [Read more...] about From super cars to super crops: Angie King’s visionary transition to King Tower Farm
