DEVELOPMENT
Not-so-green revolution in Africa
Nov 01, 2014
Written by
Tom Hart
While it may be more usual for advances in agricultural practices to create greater productivity and a healthier planet, a report by professor Thomas Hertel, Purdue University, warns that for Africa, it may actually be more harmful for the environment
Indian water tonic
Nov 01, 2014
Written by
Tom Hart
India’s rural water supply is a vast problem for public health officials. If disease outbreaks are to be kept in check, water sources need to be subject to routine monitoring
China: move crops to cut water usage
Aug 01, 2014
Written by
Olivia Edward
China could reduce its water consumption if it reorganised its crop production and trade, reports a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Land-grabbing could feed 100 million more people
Aug 01, 2014
Written by
Olivia Edward
Food for an extra 100 million people could be grown on land that has been ‘grabbed’ in developing countries, according to a new study published in Environmental Research Letters
Suicide epidemic among Indian farmers
Jun 01, 2014
Written by
Olivia Edward
The rate of suicide in India is highest in areas with the most debt-ridden farmers growing cash crops on smallholdings, according to a new study
Households getting smaller
Apr 01, 2014
Written by
Olivia Edward
New study published in Population and Environment has highlighted the recent rapid increase in the number of households around the globe, and the consequent increased consumption of resources
Fishers open to regulation
Apr 01, 2014
Written by
Olivia Edward
Fishing communities in Madagascar are generally supportive of certain types of regulation, despite possible negative economic impacts
More harvests could boost global food supply
Jan 01, 2014
Written by
Olivia Edward
Global food production could be increased substantially without clearing more land for agriculture simply by harvesting existing cropland more frequently, according to a new study published in Environmental Research Letters
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