But when it does hit the market it has the potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture. Today, about 40 percent of water used in agricultural irrigation is wasted because of unsustainable practices. Drip irrigation has proven to be among the most feasible, water conserving methods for commercial agriculture. Researchers in Israel have developed a new green plastic for irrigation pipes. MORE
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Let’s, then, try and look for a moment at what very probably is not a genuinely sustainable form of agriculture – for the long term, and by that I mean generations as yet unborn. This is the second half of the Prince of Wales speech to the Future for Food Conference at Georgetown University. Future King of Britain and a whole pile more, he makes very good sense on the importance of food and all that sits behind it. MORE
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Indeed these man-made ecosystems have been vital centres of agricultural productivity in otherwise hostile and arid environments. Bryant adds that the palm groves can serve as test sites for sustainable agriculture whilst promoting bio-diversity and conservation of the natural world. MORE
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