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Plantui: An intelligent hydroponic garden

in Agriculture by
Plantui-Natural-Growth-Phases

Many persons hesitate to install a garden in their backyard in order to grow their own food at home. However, with the Smart Garden Plantui’s cultivation techniques, they no more have any excuses. This innovative project has been designed by Plantui Oy, a start-up based in Turku, Finland. Read more

French companies unite for promoting sustainable agriculture

in Agriculture by
Livelihoods1

A dozen French companies came together to help communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America against the environmental degradation, climate change and poverty.

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Local initiatives for organic food booming in France

in Collaborative Economy by
fami

Groups of people in various towns in France are calling for sustainable actions for organic food. We have stopped at Champagné-Saint-Hilaire, a town in the department of Vienne, Poitou-Charentes. (Article published by Helen Bannier in We Demain, September 26, 2016. Photo credit: Claire Marquis) Read more

Local initiatives promote rural development and poverty reduction in India

in Collaborative Economy by
SEWA EN

A cooperative encourages rural development and poverty reduction in India through local initiatives whose goal is to empower women and youth living in rural areas. This broadly the objective of SEWA (Self Employed Women Association) based in the western state of Gujarat. Read more

Green lanes in Montreal provide free food to inhabitants

in Environment by
Eco Quartiers Montreal

In Montreal, Quebec, volunteers are working towards edible streets. Now, residents can consume fruits and vegetables freely that grow almost in front of their doors. Read more

Macadam Gardens: planting vegetables on roofs in France

in Agriculture by
visit on roof

You will not say that you are on the roof of a building. On the top of the Clinique Pasteur in Toulouse, we are surrounded by strawberries, salads and flowers. “The vegetable garden at the service of the enterprise.” That’s the idea that germinated with Macadam Gardens. Since then, the designers are having their heads in the clouds and grow vegetables on rooftops in France. Read more

Songhaï Centre in Benin is inspiring many countries

in Agriculture by
songhai

This is a project of shared and sustainable management of agricultural and natural areas on the outskirts of urban centres. Launched in 1999, the Songhai Centre Atagara – Parakou in Benin is a success story. Discovery. Read more

Agri-ethics is gaining momentum in France

in Agriculture by
ouest-france.fr

Agri-Ethics reflect the moral commitment of all stakeholders in a network. From the farmer to the consumer, through the miller, industrial, baker, everyone can participate in this civic action. The motivations behind are to give a central role to the local farmers, remunerate their production to its “fair value”, and prove that globalization of food commodities are not inevitable.. Read more

China: The Loess Plateau rose from the ashes through permaculture

in Permaculture by
http://www.permaculturenews.org/

The Loess Plateau is known as the cradle of Chinese civilization. Formerly a blank feeder ecosystem, it ended up being completely destroyed, leaving millions of people in poverty. However, thanks to a project based on permaculture, some 2.5 million people in the region have surprisingly seen their lives improving. Read more

Farm education for sustainable integration in Paris

in Agriculture by
ferme pinson2

In Seine-Saint-Denis, Yann discovered the Butte Pinson farm, a place that revives the link between young (and old) and nature. Environmental education, innovative insertion device, eco-grazing, short circuits, recycling of expired food products… Follow the guide! (Article of Yann Le Beguec, Collibris) Read more

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