By Cath Isabedra Exploring how Asian nations are pioneering the integration of agriculture into the urban fabric to secure food, enhance sustainability, and reshape city living — with lessons for the world. Urban farming, a critical component of sustainable urban development, is transforming how cities across the globe address food security, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality. Hyper-local urban farming, which focuses on producing food within small, often … [Read more...] about Cultivating cities: The rise of urban farming in Asia and its global echoes
Smart farming
The smart future of agriculture
How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? "Smart farming" is an important part of the answer to this existential question: Extremely high efficiency in food production through the targeted use of the latest technology, computer-supported and – where possible – fully automatic. Seeds are individually and precisely placed; fruits carefully picked by mechanical grippers; fertilizers and plant protection products applied in small doses and in a targeted manner. These operations … [Read more...] about The smart future of agriculture
The smart future of agriculture
How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? "Smart farming" is an important part of the answer to this existential question: Extremely high efficiency in food production through the targeted use of the latest technology, computer-supported and – where possible – fully automatic. Seeds are individually and precisely placed; mechanical grippers carefully pick fruits; fertilizers and plant protection products are applied in small doses and in a targeted manner. These operations require many … [Read more...] about The smart future of agriculture
