Today’s Solutions: September 09, 2024

Pile of ripe potatoes on ground in field.

Banana paper saves potatoes by blocking worm communication

The potato cyst nematode is a pathogenic worm and something of a global menace. When these little critters come across potato farms they infest the crops, drastically reducing yield and size. Some areas of Africa see a 60 percent decline in potato yield after infestation, negatively affecting Read More...

Person wearing a striped apron washing unpeeled carrots.

Why you shouldn’t peel all your vegetables

In her book, Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson reveals that she doesn’t own a vegetable peeler. As a result, “food prep is much faster, my compost output (peelings) is considerably reduced, and we benefit from the vitamins that are locked into vegetable skins.” Is it crazy not to peel your Read More...

South Koreans are stepping up

South Koreans are stepping up to support local farmers impacted by COVID-19

Gangwon province in South Korea is famous for the production of potatoes. However, the coronavirus has hit restaurant demand to produce hard and 11,000 tons risk spoiling if they do not reach consumers by April. The local farmers’ guild and the government launched a campaign to boost online Read More...