Achieving food security not only hinges on growing drought-resistant farm produce, but it is also more closely related to technology-driven social networks. Climate change and political instability has made food security very unpredictable and local farmers cannot depend solely on their personal networks for critical, time sensitive data. Our goal is to seriously address the broken links which lead to food insecurity. And one of the best ways to do this is by investing in new

Our world has changed. Nothing has been the same since the latter part of 2019 when Covid-19 struck and one devastating event followed another, affecting everything and everyone around us. The World Food Program (WFP) estimates, about 152 million people around the world would face food shortages and as many as 828 million people, that is 10% of our World population, go to bed hungry every night in 2022. These are outrageously staggering numbers. This year 2022, the Russia-Ukr

Generally, when heroes are mentioned, the personalities that come to mind are athletes, entertainers, movie stars, supermodels, successful business people, maybe scientists… and farmers? An afterthought if a thought at all! Frankly, let me ask, can you name a farmer or a farm with which you are familiar? We don’t think too much about where our daily supply of food sustenance comes from. Yet, without these humble men and women toiling behind the scenes, doing the work which mo

Over the last 25 years, The Netherlands has been positioning this relatively tiny country to become a significant global agriculture and food producer through a combination of innovative agricultural practices, advanced technology adoption, efficient logistics, and a focus on high-value, effective and intensive agriculture. A recent article in National Geographic, highlighted this remarkable achievement. In some greenhouses, yields produced on one acre is as much as 10 outdoo

In the words of Babu Rajan, at Tata Consultancy Services, a subsidiary of Tata Group which is the largest manufacturing company in India (the 3rd most polluted country in the world after Bangladesh and Pakistan), “destruction is a man's will, nevertheless prevention is also a man's will. It’s a man's choice to choose between destruction and prevention”. We all can acknowledge that pollution of all types is unacceptable and is killing us slowly yet commercial air polluting has

The plastic industry is estimated at $986.63B according to thebusinessresearchcompany.com in 2021. An industry which started in the early 1900’s, took off in the mid 70’s, has since, been robust and ever- evolving. It serves millions of homes but at the same time has done so much damage to human lives and the world’s eco-system. Natural rubber, which is obtained from latex, a milky liquid, found in a rubber tree is processed into all the different plastic products that we con

The food we eat is becoming more and more disconnected from nature, no matter where you look. The aisles of grocery stores are stacked with processed foods which include additives and preservatives. Our lifestyles are very hectic. When we can’t get to the grocery store, we reach for quick, fast foods. Over time, the negative impact this diet can have on your health is quite alarming. It should come as no surprise that the prevalence of metabolic disorders in so many countries

Too Good to resist. 1 Tablespoon Butter 1 Small onion (cut small or large as you prefer) 4 Large Beefsteak Tomatoes (chopped) Cilantro, Celery, Green Onions (chopped) Salt, Black Pepper Water and/or Vegetable Stock Chives 1) Use a heavy pot which does not stick. Over medium heat, place butter, onions, cilantro, celery, green onions – sauté, turning slightly for about 2 to 3 minutes 2) Add chopped tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes approx. 3) Add water (6 cups or to your prefere

Cherry tomatoes, originating in South and Central America, are renowned for their nutritional value and use in cuisines worldwide. These small, juicy fruits come in various colors and sizes. These delectable little gems are rich in vitamins A, C, E, folate, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and carotenoids, making them a great source of essential nutrients. Consuming them can maximize nutrient intake and offer a variety of benefits. They also contain compounds that c