urban-farming

Saudi Arabia launches first urban farm inside stores

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Ministry’s undersecretary, Ahmed Al-Eyada, attended the launch of the project. Photo: SPA Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched the first urban vertical farm within food markets and stores. The initiative is the first of its kind in the region, providing a unique experience for the customers and … Read more

Even gardens have a carbon footprint. Here’s how to reduce the climate impact of urban farming

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Urban gardening might seem fairly innocuous when it comes to its overall carbon footprint, but when compared to conventional agriculture, a study released earlier this year would suggest otherwise.  The study, published in January in the science journal Nature, found the carbon footprint of food from urban agriculture is six times greater than conventional agriculture. But there are … Read more