Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Tech for dinner: how our food is changing as fast as our iPhones
The question is not whether technology will reshape how we make, move and eat food; the question is how.
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Environment
Eat salmon to ward off air pollution
While we wait for a worldwide smog solution, paying attention to your nutritional intake can offset some of the related health hazards.
Innovation
These farms are shaping Africa's agricultural future
Farms that are used to teach agricultural techniques and technologies are a smart investment that can help accelerate the adoption of game-changing innovations.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
A surprising new source of fuel: your leftovers
A two-step method can speed up the process of making biofuel from food waste while reducing carbon use, new research suggests.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
China is facing a food problem - and the Western diet could be to blame
Over the past two decades, China's prevailing diet has shifted towards a Western diet, leaving the country short of land.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
How a digitized ‘nose’ can help fight food waste
New technology able to detect chemical signatures of ripening food could provide a powerful tool for minimizing food waste where it matters most – in the home.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
A movement has begun to change the way we grow our food
Agricultural innovation has so far managed to stay ahead of the population curve. Staving off future crises will require a new wave of innovation.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
The key to saving global bee population lies in their buzz. Find out why
Farmers could use technology to monitor the sounds of pollinating bees and increase food production.
Sustainable Development
Millions of Africans depend on fishing. We must stop the plunder of their oceans
Illegal fishing is responsible for the loss of $1.3 billion a year in West Africa alone – but a new agreement on international fisheries transparency standards could help put a stop to th...
Sustainable Development
Millions of Africans depend on fishing. We must stop the plunder of their oceans
Illegal fishing is responsible for the loss of $1.3 billion a year in West Africa alone – but a new agreement on international fisheries transparency standards could help put a stop to th...
Sustainable Development
We have a window of opportunity to save our oceans, but it's closing fast
Seas and oceans without fish would not just be an ecological crisis. It would also be a major development setback for the millions of people who depend on healthy fisheries for livelihood...
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Is that a farm on your roof? Agriculture is thriving in some unexpected places
From shipping containers to high-rises, urban farms seemingly sprout anywhere – and they're growing in popularity. Here are a few innovative examples.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
Barack Obama says you should change your eating habits to save the planet
Former US President Barack Obama has spoken out on climate change and food policy.
ASEAN
After 50 years of progress, it's time for ASEAN's next economic revolution
Given the progress ASEAN has made, the temptation is to see a linear trajectory of development. But this approach is far too simplistic.
Africa
Back to basics: powerful technology isn't enough to feed Africa
For technology to positively impact Africa's agriculture, we have to go back to basics.