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Augmenting the Role of Innovation for Sustainable Agri-food Systems

Prelude It is estimated that the global population’s growth is expected to reach near 10 billion by 2050 (1), and to feed this growing population, global food production needs to […]

Training Livestock Farmers for Sustainability and Food Security

Training Livestock Farmers for Sustainability and Food Security

The world is facing a food crisis bigger than any other before, increasing the costs of living, food scarcity and malnutrition. At the same time, the crisis increases the unaffordability […]

When are approaches to Plant Nutrient Management actually Sustainable?

When are approaches to Plant Nutrient Management actually Sustainable?

-Discussion, conclusion, and perspectives of sustainable nutrient management. Principles, terms, schools, and debate for sustainable nutrient management Sustainable nutrient management is based on the combination of many facts and principles, […]

Urban Agriculture - Applications and Benefits

Urban Agriculture – Applications and Benefits

A critical challenge of the near future will be the need to provide adequate food supplies for an estimated population of nine billion people, while at the same reducing the […]

Algae

The Algae as a Sustainable Feed for Aquaculture

Based on the principles of circular economy, SIMTAP project has developed a prototype (“algae unit”) that exploits the hydroponic greenhouse crops byproducts to grow algae and feed the aquaculture more […]

Sustainable Agriculture

What is Sustainable Agriculture?

What is Sustainable Farming? Sustainable Agriculture is a philosophy and a set of practices that all together satisfy three different conditions: Respecting Environment and Protecting Natural Resources Securing a Fair […]