FOOD SUPPLY

Nov 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

Farming and Food: How Blockchain is Changing the Game

Blockchain is a new way to handle money and information online. It lets people trade without needing banks. But it's not just about money. It's also making waves in farming and food. Think about how food gets from farms to your plate. It's a long journey. Blockchain can make this journey clearer. It can show where food comes from and how it's made. This is big news ...

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Apr 03 2025SCIENCE

Growing Food in the Sky: The Power of Vertical Farming

The world is hungry, and the population is growing. So, how can we feed everyone without harming the planet? Vertical farming might just be the answer. This method involves stacking layers of crops, algae, mushrooms, fish, insects, and even cultured meat. It is not dependent on climate, weather, or location. This means it can be done anywhere, anytime. It is like hav...

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Eggs Getting Pricier? The Bird Flu's Role

Have you noticed that eggs are becoming more expensive lately? This upward trend is largely linked to a widespread bird flu outbreak. This virus, primarily carried by wild birds, has forced farmers to cull millions of chickens to stop the spread. It's not just chickens that are vulnerable; cows are also at risk. Certain states' rules on keeping chickens cage-free are...

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Sep 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

River's Receding Ripples: A Colombian Town's Desperate Struggle

Deep in the heart of South America, a severe drought has brought the Amazon River to a historic low, leaving the Colombian town of Leticia high and dry. The usually bustling waterway has shrunk by 10 meters in just a few months, causing food supplies and essential services to grind to a halt. Residents are struggling to cope with the scarcity of basic goods, and the ...

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