Conventional vs organic agriculture: Cornelia Harris, Cary Institute of Ecosy...Teaching the Hudson Valley
Part of THV's July 2014 institute, "Farms & Food: Teaching the Hudson Valley from the Ground Up." From a full-day field experience, "Our Ecosystem, Our Health: Exploring the Benefits of School & Community Gardens," in Poughkeepsie, NY. Particpiants visited gardens at Krieger ES, Poughkeepsie HS, and the Poughkeepsie Farm Project with Cornelia Harris, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Jamie Levato, education coordinator for the Poughkeepsie Farm Project.
Environmental science Module 1 Topic. This PPT is not a work of mine and was provided by our college professor during our graduation, so I am not sure about the original author. The credit goes to the Original author.
Conventional vs organic agriculture: Cornelia Harris, Cary Institute of Ecosy...Teaching the Hudson Valley
Part of THV's July 2014 institute, "Farms & Food: Teaching the Hudson Valley from the Ground Up." From a full-day field experience, "Our Ecosystem, Our Health: Exploring the Benefits of School & Community Gardens," in Poughkeepsie, NY. Particpiants visited gardens at Krieger ES, Poughkeepsie HS, and the Poughkeepsie Farm Project with Cornelia Harris, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, and Jamie Levato, education coordinator for the Poughkeepsie Farm Project.
Environmental science Module 1 Topic. This PPT is not a work of mine and was provided by our college professor during our graduation, so I am not sure about the original author. The credit goes to the Original author.
Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Development: The scientific support for a new paradigm
A presentation by Prof. Johan Rockström from Stockholm Resilience Centre
Water Land Ecosystem
High level dialogue
New Delhi
3rd May 2013
Improving diet diversity, quality and ecosystem sustainability. By Federico Mattei Bioversity International. Read more about Bioversity International’s work on diet diversity for nutrition and health. http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/diet-diversity/
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr George Thomas, Professor of Agronomy, KAU made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the alternatives available to organic farming
Presentation from Salman Hussain, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) describing TEEB Agriculture and Food, a study designed to provide an economic evaluation of the ‘eco-agri-food systems’ complex. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
This fact sheet explains the CAP’s important contribution to environmental sustainability (in Section 1), and the part played by other policy and regulatory measures in helping the EU to meet global environmental sustainability aims and targets (in Section 2). Some major landmarks are set out in Box 1.
Sustainable Intensification of Agricultural Development: The scientific support for a new paradigm
A presentation by Prof. Johan Rockström from Stockholm Resilience Centre
Water Land Ecosystem
High level dialogue
New Delhi
3rd May 2013
Improving diet diversity, quality and ecosystem sustainability. By Federico Mattei Bioversity International. Read more about Bioversity International’s work on diet diversity for nutrition and health. http://www.bioversityinternational.org/research-portfolio/diet-diversity/
Food for all:Alternatives to organic agriculture_Dr George Thomas(The Kerala ...India Water Portal
This presentation by Dr George Thomas, Professor of Agronomy, KAU made at the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development discusses the alternatives available to organic farming
Presentation from Salman Hussain, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) describing TEEB Agriculture and Food, a study designed to provide an economic evaluation of the ‘eco-agri-food systems’ complex. The presentation was prepared and delivered in occasion of the International Symposium on Agroecology for Food Security and Nutrition, held at FAO in Rome on 18-19 September 2014.
This fact sheet explains the CAP’s important contribution to environmental sustainability (in Section 1), and the part played by other policy and regulatory measures in helping the EU to meet global environmental sustainability aims and targets (in Section 2). Some major landmarks are set out in Box 1.
"Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, by World Resources Institute and World Business Council for Sustainable Development, March 2014." 2012, MIT.
Showing how Our Earth is moving towards the extinction, what is carbon foot print?, how can we contribute to reduce them at individual and global level and finally hoping for a safe and bright future.
1. “What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” ― MAHATMA GANDHI ―
2. “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
3. The term “resource” means any thing that we use from our environment to achieve our objective. For example, we require bricks, cement, iron, wood etc. to construct a building. All these items are called the resources for construction of building. A resource can be defined as „any natural or artificial substance, energy or organism, which is used by human being for its welfare. These resources are of two types: Natural Resources Artificial Resources
4. “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” ― Gary Snyder
5. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES As the human population is continuously growing the consumption of natural resources is also increasing. With the increasing industrialization and urbanization of the modern human society, the use of all the resources is rising. If they are not properly used and well managed, a serious scarcity will result. Therefore we need to conserve the natural resources. This will also upset the ecological balance. Conservation is the proper management of a natural resource to prevent its exploitation, destruction or degradation. Conservation is the sum total of activities, which can derive benefits from natural resources but at the same time prevent excessive use leading to destruction or degradation.
6. Need for Conservation of Natural Resources We know that nature provides us all our basic needs but we tend to overexploit it. If we go on exploiting the nature, there will be no more resources available in future. There is an urgent need to conserve the nature. Some of the needs are : to maintain ecological balance for supporting life. to preserve different kinds of species (biodiversity). to make the resources available for present and future generation. to ensure the survival of human race.
7. Conservation of Natural Resources and Traditions of India The need for conservation of natural resources was felt by our predecessors and in India, there was a tradition of respecting and preserving the nature and natural resources. Natural resources were conserved in the form of sacred groves/forests, sacred pools and lakes, sacred species etc. In our country the conservation of natural forests is known from the time of Lord Asoka. Sacred forests are forest patches of different dimensions dedicated by the tribal to their deities and ancestral spirits. Cutting down trees, hunting and other human interferences were strictly prohibited in these forests.
8. This practice is wide spread particularly in peninsular, central and eastern India and has resulted in the protection of a large number of plants and animals. Similarly, several water bodies, e.g., Khecheopalri lake in Sikkim was declared sacred by people, thus, protecting aquati
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES - PPTRishabh Kanth
A power point presentation on the conservation of natural resources with concise and best matter for presentation.
Ping me at Twitter (https://twitter.com/rishabh_kanth), to Download this Presentation.
Kiribati Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Workshop Policy Setting for Improved Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism: Strengthening the Local Agrifood sector and Promoting Healthy Food in Agritourism.
Workshop Programme Organised by the Government of Kiribati and Kiribati Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In collaboration with the Pacific Community, CTA, PIPSO and SPTO.
Tarawa, 15th -16th January 2019, Kiribati
Venue: RAK Boardroom, Antebuka
Renewable Energy and Agriculture: A Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentIJMERJOURNAL
ABSTARCT: Agriculture is the sole provider of human food. Most farms machines are driven by fossil fuels, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and in turn, accelerate climate change. Such environmental damage can be mitigated by the promotion of renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, and biofuels. These renewable resources have a huge potential for agriculture industry. The concept of sustainable agriculture lies on a delicate balance of maximizing crop productivity and maintaining economic stability, while minimizing the utilization of finite natural resources and detrimental environmental impacts. Sustainable agriculture also depends on replenishing the soil while minimizing the use of non-renewable resources, such as natural gas, which is used in converting atmospheric nitrogen into synthetic fertilizer and mineral ores, e.g phosphate or fossil fuel used in diesel generator for water pumping for irrigation.Hence, there is a need for promoting use of renewable energy systems for sustainable agriculture e.g solar photovoltaic water pumps and electricity, greenhouse technologies, solar dryers for post harvest processing and solar hot water heaters. In remote agricultural lands, the underground submersible solar photovoltaic water pump is economically viable and also an environmentally friendly option as compared with a diesel generator set. This article details the role of renewable energy in farming by connecting all aspects of environment, societal change and ecology
Around 70% of producers (farmers, tribals on forest land etc.) population in India comes under the category of small (19%) and marginal (51%) farmers. These categories of farmers have land holding of around 1 hectare and implementing existing policies to allot Govt. land to them (Booklet no. 434, Agricultural situation in India: ASIS-6). This population is mostly, poor, hungry, malnourished, illiterate, isolated, deep in debt, having lost their knowledge to follow their agro-ecology, having fallen into global investment in the market oriented development research, with extension focused on adapting and converting to high cost, high risk green revolution/Biotechnologies systems. This is the cause of their distress and the agrarian crisis in India. So, if we want our agriculture to again contribute significantly to the development and growth by becoming sustainable in the long term, we need to assist/facilitate by meeting the needs of the producer community so that they once again follow their producer oriented, low cost, low risk, agro ecology, primarily to meet their nutrition, food and cash requirements as this is the target population (mostly women and youth) that has capabilities and if given proper resources to develop their capacities
Removing carbon out of the air by bioenergy crops compressedEmiliano Maletta
Growing biomass with regenerative agriculture approaches becomes a solid and commercially mature opportunity by providing biofertilizers and a carbon negative solution and green energy, animal feed and biomaterials access to reduction costs. A growing bioeconomy in next 30 years becomes also influenced by carbon bonds reaching prices between 25 and 75 USD/tCO2 captured and/or sequestered. Biochar production and bio-coal filtering products take value added products between 400 and 2000 USD/ton and feedstock costs range 30 to 120 USD/ton. Coupled thermal applications are part of the system therefore allowing developers to process several fossil based products such as steel, cement or plastics into a lower footprint alternatives. Commercial applications are feasible and available in most markets with high level of demonstration (high Technology Readiness Index).
The Urbanization of Farming | Trends & Challengesdesignbusters
This presentation was part of a design project in an university setting.
The company Einböck is provider of sustainable soil (and grass) management. “Success on the farm”is the main
motto. Success is equivalent in this context with a rich crop.
Farming in future will and has to change. Based on
the mega trend urbanizationan the threads of
climate and soil issues also Einböck has to change.
Farmers of today cannot deal with all challenges
of the agricultural sectorin the fututre.
Based on Einböck’s values, the opportunities on
the markt and promising trends the company has
to step on a new business path.
http://designbusters.wordpress.com
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic animals in District Ban...Open Access Research Paper
Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular zoonotic protozoan parasite, infect both humans and animals population worldwide. It can also cause abortion and inborn disease in humans and livestock population. In the present study total of 313 domestic animals were screened for Toxoplasma gondii infection. Of which 45 cows, 55 buffalos, 68 goats, 60 sheep and 85 shaver chicken were tested. Among these 40 (88.88%) cows were negative and 05 (11.12%) were positive. Similarly 55 (92.72%) buffalos were negative and 04 (07.28%) were positive. In goats 68 (98.52%) were negative and 01 (01.48%) was recorded positive. In sheep and shaver chicken the infection were not recorded.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
4. in other words: When you drive a car, the
engine burns fuel which creates a certain
amount of CO2, depending on its fuel
consumption and the driving distance. When
you heat your house with oil, gas or coal,
then you also generate CO2. Even if you heat
your house with electricity, the generation of
the electrical power may also have emitted a
certain amount of CO2. When you buy food
and goods, the production of the food and
goods also emitted some quantities of CO2.
5. CO2 can be emitted through
transport land clearance
15. The carbon footprint of U.S. households is
about 5 times greater than the global average
USA’s carbon emission per annum =50 tons
The global carbon emission =10 tons
23. The precise carbon footprint of different
textiles varies considerably according to a
wide range of factors. However, studies of
textile production in Europe suggest the
following carbon dioxide equivalent
emissions footprints per kilo of texile at the
point of purchase by a consumer: - - -
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29. It is the act of farming using
principles of --
Ecology
The study of relationships between
organisms and their environment.
30. Definition: "Sustainable agriculture is the
efficient production of safe, high quality
agricultural products, in a way that protects
and improves the natural environment,
the social and economic conditions of
farmers, their employees and local
communities, and safeguards the health and
welfare of all farmed species."
31.
32. sustain the economic viability of farm
operations
enhance the quality of life for farmers and
society as a whole."
33. ;
make the most efficient use of nonrenewable
resources and on-farm resources and
integrate, where appropriate, natural
biological cycles and controls
34. satisfy human food and fiber needs;
enhance environmental quality and the
natural resource base upon which the
agricultural economy depends;
35. Environmental Preservation
Upholding Animal Welfare
Sustaining Vibrant Communities
Protection of Public Health
Sustaining Vibrant Communities
36. Sustainable farms produce crops and raise
animals without relying on toxic chemical
pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically
modified seeds, G or practices that degrade
soil, water, or other natural resources. By
growing a variety of plants and using techniques
such as crop rotation, conservation tillage, and
pasture-based livestock husbandry G,
sustainable farms protect biodiversity and foster
the development and maintenance of healthy
ecosystems.
37. Sustainable farmers and ranchers treat
animals with care and respect, implementing
livestock husbandry practices that protect
animals' health and wellbeing. By raising
livestock on pasture, these farmers enable
their animals to move freely, engage in
instinctive behaviors, consume a natural diet,
and avoid the stress and illness associated
with confinement.
38. A critical component of sustainable
agriculture is its ability to remain
economically viable, providing farmers,
farmworkers, food processors, and others
employed in the food system with a livable
wage and safe, fair working
conditions. Sustainable farms also bolster
local and regional economies, creating good
jobs and building strong communities.
39. Food production should never come at the
expense of human health. Since sustainable crop
farms avoid hazardous pesticides, they're able to
grow fruits and vegetables that are safer for
consumers, workers, and surrounding
communities. Likewise, sustainable livestock
farmers and ranchers raise animals without
dangerous practices like use of nontherapeutic
antibiotics G or arsenic-based growth
promoters. Through careful, responsible
management of livestock waste, sustainable
farmers also protect humans from exposure to
pathogens, toxins, and other hazardous
pollutants.
40. Unfortunately, most food produced in the US is no longer
grown or raised on sustainable farms. During the mid-
1900s, US agriculture began to industrialize, becoming
increasingly mechanized and reliant upon resource-
intensive inputs like synthetic fertilizers and chemical
pesticides. Over time, farms became larger, more
specialized, and centralized, creating a process of extreme
consolidation that drove many small farms out of
business, and ultimately resulted in market control by a
handful of powerful corporations. Although industrial
agriculture now produces great quantities of food at low
prices, it is able to do so only by implementing practices
that threaten the environment, human health, rural
communities, and animal welfare.
41.
42. Is due to wind and water erosion of exposed
topsoil; soil compaction; loss of soil organic
matter, water holding capacity, and biological
activity; and salinization of soils and
irrigation water in irrigated farming areas.
43. due to overgrazing
it is a growing
problem, especially
in parts of Africa
44. due to overuse of
surface and ground
water for irrigation
with little concern
for the natural cycle
that maintains
stable water
availability.
45. Industrial Agricultural contribute to water
pollutants that include: sediments, salts,
fertilizers, pesticides, and manures. This
leades to Eutrophication
46. .Reduced water quality –
this affects
• agricultural production
• drinking water supplies,
• fishery production.
47. over 400 insects and mite pests and more
than 70 fungal pathogens that have become
resistant to one or more pesticides
declining of pollinator and other beneficial
species through pesticide use
loss of wetlands and wildlife habitat
48. Agriculture's link to global climate change is
just beginning to be appreciated. Destruction
of tropical forests and other native vegetation
for agricultural production has a role in
elevated levels of carbon dioxide and other
greenhouse gases
49. Selection of species and varieties that are well
suited to the site and to conditions on the
farm;
Diversification of crops (including livestock)
and cultural practices to enhance the
biological and economic stability of the farm;
Management of the soil to enhance and
protect soil quality;
Efficient and humane use of inputs; and
Consideration of farmers' goals and lifestyle
choices.
51. Water is the principal resource that has
helped agriculture and society to prosper,
and it has been a major limiting factor when
mismanaged.
52. Several steps should be taken to develop
drought-resistant farming systems
improving water conservation and storage
measures
providing incentives for selection of
drought-tolerant crop species
using reduced-volume irrigation systems
managing crops to reduce water loss
53. salinization and contamination
solutions-
use of salt-tolerant crops
low-volume irrigation
various management techniques
54. non-renewable energy sources
In sustainable agricultural there is reduced
use of non-renewable energy sources and
maximum use of labour
55. smoke from agricultural burning
dust from tillage
traffic and harvest
pesticide drift from spraying
nitrous oxide emissions from the use of
nitrogen fertilizer
56. Soil erosion –a threat
No-till farming
Keyline design
Growing wind breaks to hold the soil
Various cropping patterns
58. In order to sustain something in our environment ,
for our future generations ,
We will have to prepare for a mass movement
That will change the world.