twib.news

29. April 2022

What If We Can Farm Metal?

Researchers have been testing metal farming in the northern part of Greece, studying three endemic plants known as hyperaccumulators which access rare metals in more equitable and regenerative ways.

Animals

Animals USA

28. February 2022

“We Have to Listen to Our Customers” – Hens Are Going Cage-Free

Following years of pressure from animal rights activist groups, egg producers are finally embracing the cage-free hens’ movement in a growing number of American states - starting with California - making the majority of citizens very happy.

Animals

Animals South Korea

25. February 2022

Bear Farming Is Coming to a Full Stop in This Country

As of January 1, 2026, all bear farming will be outlawed in South Korea, a decision that allows the country’s policy on animal cruelty to come full circle as even bile extraction will no longer be tolerated.

Society

Society USA

11. February 2022

Back to Tradition: Sustainable Farming on the Rise

All across the United States, traditional agricultural and farming practices are gaining popularity as both Native and non-Native communities show desire to live and eat in a more sustainable manner.

Society

Society Ghana

26. January 2022

Farmers Offered Free Insurance to Steer Away from Poverty

The African country of Ghana has launched a pilot project to offer free crop insurance to farmers, preventing them from falling into poverty due to repercussions caused by global warming.

Technology

Technology USA

22. December 2021

Could Vertical Farming Halt Food Waste?

An American startup based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is proposing a sustainable farming alternative to prevent food waste by shipping its products no farther than 160 km from its facilities.

Environment

Environment France

16. June 2021

How to Be Pesticide-Free? Grow Bugs!

In Guipavas, in France, an insect nursery is growing stink bugs and micro wasps as a natural and safe alternative to pesticide, in order to better protect greenhouse cultures such as tomato and strawberry.

Environment

Environment Canada

13. June 2021

Frozen Food Giant Looks Toward Sustainable Farming

The world’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products plans on implementing sustainable agriculture across all its potato fields by 2030, in a drive to fight climate change.

Animals

Animals UK

21. May 2021

This Butterfly’s Population, Once Near Extinct, Is Soaring High

Once the rarest butterfly in the United Kingdom, the Duke of Burgundy’s population is thriving, especially in Dorset, home of the country's largest colony, thanks to wildlife-friendly farming.

Technology

Technology USA

12. May 2021

This Weed-Killing Robot Is Revolutionizing Farming

A company based in Seattle, United States, just released its latest farming robot that can effectively and autonomously identify and destroy weeds in fields without polluting the water and the soil.