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Ecological farming methods can boost food production in developing countries, U.N. report saysBy : sustainabilityo..., Mar 10, 2011
If developing nations shift to using ecological agriculture methods, which rely more on organic and sustainable practices rather than the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, they "can double food production within a decade," according to a study by Olivier De Schutter... Read more.. Subject Tags: food , United Nations |
Gurgaon gets its first organic food market, minus middlemenBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 28, 2011
The first Sunday organic food market of Gurgaon was flagged off yesterday at the Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy (RGRE) Park, where consumers bought organic food directly from the farmers. Organised by Live India, an organisation that facilitates direct contact between... Read more.. |
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston Delhi Processing Facility Earns LEED Platinum CertificationBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 22, 2011
ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston’s Delhi, La., processing facility received its official Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification today, awarded by the U. S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Delhi facility is the first frozen food... Read more.. |
Food Miles- A Green Wash By : Sandeep Roy, Jan 3, 2011
Food miles is an inadequate indicator of sustainability- so what are the different factors involved and what is the implication for Indian food exporters? Read more in this latest article in the 'Sustainable Consumption' series. Locally sourced material does... Read more.. Subject Tags: Entertainment , food , Resource Efficiency , Social Issues , Technology , transportation |
Walmart Unveils Global Sustainable Agriculture GoalsBy : Preeti Aggarwal, Oct 15, 2010
Walmart today launched its new global commitment to sustainable agriculture that will help small and medium sized farmers expand their businesses, get more income for their products, and reduce the environmental impact of farming, while strengthening local economies and... Read more.. Subject Tags: Environment , food |
Diverse water sources key to food security: reportBy : sustainabilityo..., Sep 6, 2010
Increasingly erratic rainfall patterns related to climate change pose a major threat to food security and economic growth, water experts said on Monday, arguing for greater investment in water storage. In a report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI... Read more.. Subject Tags: food |
Pre-requisites for sustainable food securityBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 20, 2010
The President, in her address to Parliament on June 4, 2009, announced: “My Government proposes to enact a new law — the National Food Security Act — that will provide a statutory basis for a framework which assures food security for all. Every family below the poverty line... Read more.. |
India’s tryst with GM Crop: The might of agri scienceBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 8, 2010
One hears a constant din about food and nutritional security in India, a multi-dimensional development challenge for a developing country like India. And, solutions have never been easy. One thing is for certain that increasing sustainable food production must be... Read more.. |
Biomass a green fuel, but experts warn of 'limited potential'By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 26, 2010
In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, environmentally-friendly fuel is literally strewn all over the roads in the form of pine needles. The state has a mild climate, ideally suited for pine trees. The trees shed their needles once a year, carpeting the ground with the... Read more.. |
Biomass a green fuel, but experts warn of 'limited potential'By : sustainabilityo..., Jun 26, 2010
In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, environmentally-friendly fuel is literally strewn all over the roads in the form of pine needles. The state has a mild climate, ideally suited for pine trees. The trees shed their needles once a year, carpeting the ground with the... Read more.. |