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In Arizona one of the most fascinating pieces of farming technology is an on-rails 30-ton robot that takes pictures of crops which are later analyzed. In the long term, the idea is that the robot will increase our knowledge of what crops can flourish in warmer environments as global temperatures …
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Tokyo is trying out a different form of farming - vertical farms are indoor farms where fruits and vegetables are stacked vertically. The temperature and humidity in these farms can be fine-tuned for the most optimal growing conditions. Due to the fact that these farms are indoors, evaporated water can …
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Covid’s Other Victim: The Global Food System- Bloomberg Quicktake
Economic Development Food Security Video
COVID-19 has exacerbated food insecurity in the United States and now affects over 52 million Americans. The rise in unemployment in the US in recent times means that many simply cannot afford to put food on the table. A major issue is that food insecurity lags behind economic development and …
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Singapore is seeking to reduce its over-reliance on food imports through the use of indoor farming. Companies like Sustenir grow food in a process that is completely soilless. Fruits and vegetables like strawberries and kale are germinated and then grown using artificial light in a system that will control the …
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A new app called Tangelo helps families who are struggling financially to get fresh fruits and vegetables. Tangelo, based out of Los Angeles, works with other nonprofits and corporate donors to identify impoverished families and provide them up to 40 dollars a month to spend on fruit and vegetables. Tangelo’s …
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A roadmap to developing inclusive regional economic indicators
Economic Development
Brookings Metro’s Lab is helping three US regions to develop a road map for a more inclusive economic outcome, meaning growth that is also shared with those who have historically faced economic exclusion. Learning from the Economic Indicators Lab’s experiences and lessons, the organization laid out a three-phase framework: 1. …
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The Brazilian Amazon’s Tipping Point May Already Be Here- Bloomberg QuickTake
Economic Development
The legendary Amazon in Brazil is the world’s largest rainforest; however, it may not be around for much longer as the ranching and logging industries continue to deforest the region. Beginning in the 1970s and 1980s, there was a major effort to encourage Brazilians to migrate to the region. The …
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