Mediacorp
From Opium to Opportunity: The Transformation of Doi Tung
This video explains how the shift from large scale opium farms to the production of coffee beans gives locals the opportunity to make money legally. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 1/8
NASA
NASA | Landsat Helps Feed the Birds
Over the last century, California's Central Valley has lost 95% of the wetlands habitat, which is needed for the shorebirds while on their migration. The solution involves big data, binoculars and rice paddies. The Nature Conservancy of...
US Department of Agriculture
Urban Agriculture in New York City
USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visits the Union Square Farmers Market in downtown NYC sampling products and chatting with farmers and producers about the challenges and rewards of urban agriculture.
NASA
NASA and Agriculture: From Seeds to Satellites
NASA satellites, data, missions, and programs have been put to use for decades to strengthen food security, track droughts and flooding, determine plant and soil health and otherwise support agriculture decision making. With observations...
Mediacorp
Exploring Indonesia's Undocumented Islands
In this video, a government mapping team in Indonesia is on a mission to find and register the country's missing islands. With the help of a drone, they discover three undocumented islands, but face challenges in confirming their status....
Food Farmer Earth
Urban and Rural Reserves: Balancing Growth and Preservation
The urban and rural reserves process in the Portland metro area aims to delineate land for future urban development and conservation over a 40-50 year period, balancing the need for expansion with the protection of agricultural and...
Science360
LIFE ON THE (URBAN) FARM
In episode 27, Jordan and Charlie discuss a new mammilian fossils find in New Mexico, Using molecular analysis to clarify dinosaur colors and the Urban Hydrofarmers Project.
US Department of Agriculture
Healthier Soils To Get Through Drought
When it comes to drought relief. most eyes look to the sky. But now some USDA experts are suggesting that at least part of the drought solution is not above us, but below us in the soil.
The Economist
How could veganism change the world?
Interest in vegan food and its associated health benefits has been booming across the rich world. A global retreat from meat could have a far-reaching environmental impact.
msvgo
Crop Protection: Pests
It explains the need for protecting crop plants from pests and describes common practices used for crop pest management.
Financial Times
Tasmania poppy growers hit by opiate crackdown
Australian farmers produce nearly half of the world's supply of opiates and new painkiller regulation in the US is hurting their business.
Curated Video
The Tragedy of the Commons: How Plastic Pollution is Threatening Our Oceans
The video discusses the issue of plastic pollution in our oceans and how it relates to the tragedy of the commons. It explores possible solutions such as social norms, privatization, and state regulations, and suggests a combination of...
Curated Video
Understanding Price Elasticity of Demand
This video discusses the topic of elasticity, specifically the price elasticity of demand within the context of the impact of Brexit on the UK agricultural market. The video explores the concept of elasticity and how it can be used to...
Mediacorp
The Sacred Cows of the Cow Sanctuary
This video showcases the dedication and love of the cow protectors at a sanctuary. They not only rescue and care for injured cows, but also utilize their byproducts in a sustainable and sacred manner. Through their efforts, they aim to...
US Department of Agriculture
Healthy Soil Vs. Drought
California has been historically dry, but healthy soil practices are helping some farmers weather the drought.
Mr. Beat
The Populist Movement (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here is the story of the People's Party, aka the Populist Party, that sparked a movement that continues to this day.
Curated Video
Japanese American Prison Camps on U.S. Soil
In 1942, at the height of the Second World War, President Franklin D. Roosevelt authorised the incarceration of approximately 110,000 Japanese-Americans in the American West. But was Executive Order 9066 a step too far?
Independent Producers
Coming to America: Modern Day Immigration
Throughout time, the American dairy industry has been in desperate need of workers and this attracts immigrants from all over the world. This story begins in the home of an immigrant family as they start their workday. Listen to learn...
Mediacorp
Trouble on the Mekong: Sand Dredging in the Mekong River
This video discusses the alarming issue of sand extraction from the Mekong River in Cambodia. The high demand for sand has led to environmental degradation, including the loss of wetlands and collapsing riverbanks. The video highlights...
Science360
Leaf Sensor
It started as a project for long term space survival, when NASA estimated that crews headed to or living on Mars would spend 80% of their waking hours farming! But, with support from the National Science Foundation, research into a leaf...
msvgo
Agricultural Practices - An Overview
It explains agricultural practices and talks about various types of crops.
Financial Times
How to feed 10bn people
By 2050 the global demand for food will rise by 60 per cent. Wageningen University & Research is looking into new agricultural solutions, including vertical farming and robots to help with farm labour, as well as ways of protecting...
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Palm Oil Industry: The Blame Game and Environmental Consequences
This video explores the issue of forest fires caused by the palm oil industry in Indonesia. It examines the different perspectives on who is responsible for these fires, with the focus on small-scale farmers who resort to slash and burn...
Hip Hughes History
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act Explained: US History Review
With the Time Warner - Comcast merger knowing the basics to the Sherman Anti-Trust is essential. Non patronizing, fun and focused, let HipHughes help you grow your brain!