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Coronavirus Crisis Fuels Interest In Vertical Farming
The coronavirus pandemic has been a major worry for many British farmers, threatening access to agricultural labor and complicating international supply chains. But for proponents of indoor farming, the crisis has offered an opportunity
China Says Frozen Chicken Wings From Brazil Test Positive For Virus
Consumers in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have been urged to exercise caution when buying imported frozen food after a surface sample of chicken wings from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus, according to a statement from the local government
VIDEO: Can Sweden's 'Vertical Farms' Solve Global Food Shortages
The coronavirus crisis has disrupted global food supply chains, leading to shortages in some countries
China Demands COVID-19 Declaration On U.S. Export
“The recent move by Chinese authorities to require a statement of undertaking for food importers is not based on any legitimate food safety concern,” according to a statement from Western Growers president and CEO Dave Puglia
VIDEO: Indoor Farming Emerges As A Reliable Source For Fresh Food As Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc On Traditional Food Supply Chains
The coronavirus has laid bare many issues in America's food supply chain. Could indoor farming be the solution? Irving Fain, CEO of Bowery Farming, joined Cheddar to discuss
Scaling Up Urban Farming Beyond COVID-19
More urban dwellers who usually rely on food that is sourced from farms away from the city are turning to urban farming now that COVID-19 has fractured and exposed how fragile the existing food supply chains are
US: Jersey City Is Growing Leafy Greens For $17 Per Pound to Give Away For 'Free'
The city will spend close to $1 million building vertical gardens to provide produce for its healthy eating programs
USA: Nebullam Launches Farm-To-Door Program For Central Iowa Residents
“In the span of six days we decided to pivot from selling to restaurants to going from farm-to-door, offering fresh lettuce and microgreens direct to consumers weekly or bi-weekly,” said Clayton Mooney, co-founder of Nebullam. “We put up an e-commerce site, got everything set up, and launched.”
Coronavirus: Betting On Aeroponics To Increase Food Security
As the COVID-19 pandemic upends farming and food supply chains and raises concern of widespread shortages and price increases, aeroponics players are hoping their new food production innovations can help strengthen food security