by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 6, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
There are only some parts of the world where farmers want to switch to organic farming. It is not correct to claim that farmers are switching to organic farming. Of the total global land (1.5 billion hectares), about 11% is under cultivation. 2015 figures published by...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 29, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Let me share with you some of the reasons that make organic farming more expensive than conventional farms. Current crop productivity levels of organic farms average 20% lower than conventional farms. It is a major concern for policymakers charged with feeding the...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 28, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Certified organic foods do not necessarily need to be free of all pesticides; they permit some pesticides’ use. Organic food production prohibits the use of sewage sludge, genetically engineered or genetically modified organisms, ionizing radiation, most...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jun 6, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
According to the World Bank, the food and agriculture industry is around 10% of the global GDP of $78 trillion. The world’s natural and organic food and retail industry is estimated in 2015 to stand at $92 billion (deduced from Statista projection figures). The...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 20, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
While all fats, when consumed in excess, will contribute to weight gain, unsaturated fats, when taken in moderation, help bring down blood cholesterol levels as they replace harmful saturated fats. Unsaturated fats stay liquid at room temperatures. Some examples of...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 17, 2022 | Food and Nutrition
Climate change is impacting farming practices worldwide. Farmlands are losing productivity in some areas as the climate is getting drier, summer is getting longer and hotter, water stress is becoming severe, and the existing farming practices cannot cope with this...