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The recent Global Report on Food Crises 2023 by the Global Network Against Food Crises revealed shocking statistics on the number of people facing “acute hunger and malnutrition” in crisis-prone counties. It was estimated that over a quarter of a billion people in 58 food-crisis countries/territories were acutely food-insecure and required urgent food assistance. This …

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Vertical farming is a hot topic in agriculture, thanks in no small part to a recent increase in focus on sustainability and the environment. Vertical farming is the name given to the method of farming where crops are grown one above the other inside a building in a specially controlled environment. This allows for year-round …

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Gelponics is the name of the sustainable growth substrate for plants that we have developed as a more sustainable alternative to coir, rockwool and peat. It is a non-synthetic hydrogel formulation which does not use environmentally harmful synthetic polymers. In this article, we will briefly explain the science behind how this type of formulation enhances …

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The environmental impact of agriculture is a hot topic of discussion at the moment, with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) stating that “agriculture is the leading source of pollution in many countries.” Tie this in with the increased water consumption and land conversion needed to feed a growing global population; you have a pretty poor …

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Technology constantly evolves and impacts every aspect of our lives, including agriculture. Innovations in agricultural technology have helped reduce the cost of manual labour and the quality and quantity of production output. The revolutionary growing method, known as Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), is being combined with more traditional farming methods in ways that will help …

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We are huge advocates of vertical farming here at Gelponics as it is the most sustainable option for food production, especially in urban areas. It allows people to grow food year-round in smaller spaces, irrespective of any climate issues they may have. Vertical farms allow producers to create the optimum growing conditions for their chosen …

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In the UK alone, only 5% of water use happens at home, with 5% used by businesses to create products and services, and the rest is used in agriculture. This shows that one of the most critical resources in agriculture is water. It is also becoming more scarce as we consume around 4 trillion cubic …

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Agriculture is key to economic growth. A recent report by the World Bank reveals that agriculture accounts “for 4% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and in some least developing countries, it can account for more than 25% of GDP.” Around 429 thousand people in the UK are employed in agriculture, generating approximately 9.3 billion …

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The recent COVID pandemic has impacted every industry on a global scale – including the food industry. Add to this the Russian/Ukraine war, and we have a very challenging situation which could lead to food shortages. What are the leading causes of the current food crises? 2022 has seen several food shortages already, with several …

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