A recent report by the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) predicts warming will hit the UK harder than first thought. It is likely that intensity of heatwaves and rainfall will cause damage to our homes, infrastructures and services, with the CCC stressing that not enough is being done by the Government to climate-proof the UK, despite warnings.
Read MoreIn this blog, we explore how vertical farming & controlled environment agriculture fits into a fairer & more sustainable future for food supply networks.
Read MoreIt’s true that vertical farming is not a miracle solution to our global food production issues. There is no one size fits all solution to our agricultural and supply problems.
However, vertical farming and other forms of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) can play a crucial role in diversifying our supply systems and creating a more stable global food network. Here are just a few ways that CEA can help to feed the world.
Read MoreThe aeroponic origin story is deeply rooted in space and science fiction. In space, crews must utilise all resources to their fullest potential, reducing, reusing and recycling everything they take with them. While the problems faced by astronauts may seem a million miles away, the answers to their problems can provide some really down to earth solutions to issues facing humanity today.
Read Moreconcerns that the shortage of farm labourers would have extreme consequences on the agricultural market.
So what is actually happening on UK farms? Why is there a shortage of workers? What does this mean for UK farmers and consumers? How do we fix the problem?
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