John Green – Food is Weird
Although John struggles pronouncing the word ‘hectares’ his points are valid. Africa has 60% of the world’s potential farmland and if Best Management Practices and technologies were implemented they would be a powerhouse.
Agricultural Resources
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Note: World population is complex. The United Nations says it is likely that our population reached eight billion in late 2022, but some algorithms from other credible sources like this counter have not reached eight billion yet.
Checking Sheep with Drones
Check out how a DRONE checks sheep in New Zealand and technology helps advance agriculture.
Desertification and Cattle
Over 2/3 of our grasslands are subject to desertification says Allan Savory. He has devoted his life to studying desertification, and stopping it. Watch this video to discover how Allan proposes to green the world’s deserts and reverse climate change.
Environmental Consultant
Meet Ashley! She’s an Environmental Consultant, and she would love to tell you more about her job.