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UH Hilo academic support specialist Jake Rodrique harvests seed cane for field trial.
A groundbreaking study investigating the growth of selected varieties of sugarcane to convert into high-performance jet fuel is underway at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management (
CAFNRM). Utilizing advanced technologies in agronomics and bioeconomy, the researchers are ultimately looking to improve the island’s environmental sustainability, build a stronger economy and create educational opportunities for students.
Bruce Mathews
“The aviation industry recognizes that bio-based or sustainable aviation fuels are essential to the future of aviation,” said
CAFNRM Dean
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Dean of UH Hilo’s College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management:
Ultimately, revitalizing Hawaiʻi’s agriculture will depend on strong and productive relationships among farmers, consumers, agricultural scientists, and governmental and non-governmental agencies related to food production and distribution.
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Bruce Mathews, Dean of the College of Agricultural, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management, UH Hilo.
On January 21, the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization (UHERO) published a brief by Sumner La Croix and James Mak entitled “Reviving Agriculture to Diversify Hawai‘i’s Economy,” describing limited potential for agriculture to be a major source of economic growth in Hawaiʻi over the next 10 to 15 years. This report noted that doubling food production would only increase state GDP by 0.15 percent, however there are certainly a host of other factors for Hawaiʻi to consider besides GDP such as c
Hawaii s Food System Is Broken. Now Is The Time To Fix It - Honolulu Civil Beat
Hawaii’s Food System Is Broken. Now Is The Time To Fix It
The pandemic has exposed a critical need for Hawaii to resolve the many challenges keeping the islands with our fertile lands and ideal climate from growing much more of our own food. Artwork: Kalany Omengkar
In June of 2020, three months after rumors of a coronavirus-induced food shortage caused waves of panic buying across Hawaii, Kualoa Ranch opened up a small food market on the Windward coast of Oahu in a building that until recently had served as a buffet hall for tourists.