Transforming Cities into Catchments & Food Bowls

Australia
Joined May 2015
Now is the time to be getting more from less. More food from fewer resources, and more nutrients from less food. That was the key message from week 2 in the Virtual Lunch Room when we spoke with CEO of @Biofilta and Melbourne Skyfarm, Marc Noyce. #futureoffood #virtuallunchroom
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Marc and the @Biofilta team are busy expanding the Carey Baptist Grammar school #foodcube #wickingbeds to enable over 450kg of fresh grown produce to be produced. Learn more about how @Biofilta are leading a food revolution at biofilta.com.au/#/ #urbanag #BucketBarrow
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Newly developed compost recipes are set to make a positive impact on #agriculture in #Tuvalu. The recipes use biomass to create composts that meet the nutritional requirements of local vegetable crops. #PacificAgriculture @spc_cps @ACIARAustralia @Biofilta spc.int/updates/news/2019/11…
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Marc Noyce of @Biofilta highlights how closed loop urban farming can provide enough veg to meet healthy eating recommendations for a year for 2 adults within a 6 month period in a space equivalent to 2 car parks! #GlobalTableAus #SaCGlobalTable
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Replying to @AeroFarms
@AeroFarms, @Biofilta @Farm_wall and more share different approaches to controlled environment agriculture. #CEA. So many applications for homes, farms, restaurants, schools and more. #GlobalTableAus #saCGlobalTable
Melbourne made cubes will help the #Pacific grow fresh produce in areas affected by rising sea levels, water scarcity and poor soil. More from @Biofilta's Marc Noyce in this @radioaustralia interview: ab.co/2zhV5mc #19cfconf @RaidNetwork @ACIARAustralia
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Look forward to hearing more at #19cfconf
80 innovative self watering, modular #Foodcubes ready to go to Tuvalu. Working with @dfat and @dfat_iXc this #AustralianAid product will help grow food locally to increase nutrition, decrease imported food and grow food above the salty ground. Recycled plastic, no packaging!
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Melburnians could soon be munching on fruit and veg, grown on a farm right in the heart of the CBD. @_StephAnderson #9News
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Talking water sensitive urban design with @Biofilta at the Fitzroy Gardens #urbanforest
Gary now giving his advice to @unibet’s nine-dart challenge winners who will be competing on stage tomorrow!
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This hilltop urban farm near #Pittsburgh has plans to become the nation's largest #urbanfarm. Read more: agritecture.com/post/2017/10…
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Highlights from our Aquarevo session with Clearwater @southeasteater @villawoodprop @biofilta youtube.com/watch?v=PhdzL9nD… via @youtube
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How to transition to a zero carbon community in 10 years thefifthestate.com.au/column… via @FifthEstateAU
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We met @Biofilta Marc to talk about getting schools' herb gardens into mint condition - we need vegetation and education #EcoCity2017 🌱✏️
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The will to change is itself a renewable resource. Thank you @algore for an inspiring uplifting view on our climate crisis. #Ecocity2017
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Melbourne's sustainability credentials are currently on show to the world bit.ly/mcbMedia1107 #Melbourne #Ecocity @Ecocity2017 – at Melbourne, Victoria
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Replying to @Biofilta
Biofilta uses 'soil' based hydroponic system to make you or neighborhoods more food secure. Green waste recycling built in! @Ecocity2017
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Great to share #ecocity2017 summit opening with @cityofmelbourne impressive Junior Lord Mayor Mason Dwyer. Look out @LordMayorMelb :)
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Welcome @Biofilta , new SME partner with a wealth of practical nous.
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Back to school. @MikeLarkan visits Casey Grammar School. #melbourneweather #MikesPics #TenNews
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