Food scarcity is an issue that affects people around the world. Developing countries often struggle the most with food scarcity, but sustainable farming techniques could change their food system and lead to economic development and environmental protection. EMILY FOLK investigates
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How our farmers and food production need to adapt is at the forefront of the climate change discussion.
… Climate change impacts on food production Emily Folk | 15th November 2019 News Climate Change Food And Farming Extreme Weather Science & Systems farmer.jpg How our farmers and food production need to adapt is at the …
The community supports the farmer and the farmer supports the community. Why isn't everyone taking part in the latest agricultural revolution, wonders Ed Hamer
… Farming Agribusiness Factory Farming Food Security Organics Green Living Food And Farming All-Hands-to-Plough_MAIN.jpg … uncomfortable reminder of that new watchword ‘food insecurity’, rising prices and just how …
Hunger impacts millions of people each year and the number of people facing hunger could see a sharp increase in coming years.
… on the links between climate change and food security suggests this crisis may soon … are doing more damage than usual to global food production systems. Disasters As a … almost every aspect of agriculture and food distribution. More intense floods and …
Consumers are calling for greater sustainability across the board, and the agriculture industry is no exception.
… Environmental changes in our food system Emily Folk | 17th January 2020 News Thought Leaders Sustainability Food And Farming Sustainable Agriculture … industry is no exception. Our current food system isn't sustainable for growing …
Can organic farming feed the world? Ed Hamer and Mark Anslow say yes, but we must farm and eat differently
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Growing enough healthy and sustainable food has been moved to the forefront of the agriculture industry.
… Emily Folk | 2nd September 2019 Comment Food And Farming Pesticides Sustainability … Growing enough healthy and sustainable food has been moved to the forefront of the … Specifically, as more people are born, more food has to be produced. This need for food …
Can big ever be beautiful where organic foods are concerned? Ed Hamer gets to grips with one of the environmental consumer’s greatest dilemmas
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Can organic farming feed the world? Ed Hamer and Mark Anslow say yes, but we must eat and farm differently
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The uniting of 800 million rural workers against the loss of their traditional way of life gives lie to globalisation’s claims to beneficence. Resistance is far from futile, says Ed Hamer
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Carbon reduction potential of ecological farming methods is highlighted at Copenhagen, as protests against industrial agriculture gather strength
… December 2009 News Copenhagen Climate Change Food And Farming Agroecology Ecosystems Via … change while at the same time addressing food security. ‘More than 150 peasant farmers … to claim that a radical change in the food system can reduce current global …
In 1952, Rachel Rowlands’ mother Dinah established the UK’s first organic dairy farm near Aberystwyth with a small herd of Guernsey cows, working ‘in harmony with nature, the elements, the seasons and wildlife’. In 1966, Rachel took over the farm and founded the Rachel’s Organic Dairy brand, which was sold to Horizon, a subsidiary of Dean Foods, in 1999.
… Organics Agribusiness Factory Farming Food And Farming Archive_104.jpg In 1952, … was sold to Horizon, a subsidiary of Dean Foods, in 1999. Dean Foods, based in Dallas, Texas, is the largest …
Climate breakdown provides a more habitable environment for many types of insects - resulting in pests, crop damage and increased diseases.
… significantly exacerbated problems within the food industry. There are several ways plant pests have disrupted worldwide food production. If not dealt with through … actions, the number of people suffering from food insecurity will skyrocket over the coming …
Australia recently opened one of its largest marine reserves in the hopes that increased fishing will stimulate the economy. However, human contact with this previously untouched reserve could greatly affect the health of the ecosystem and species in it, argues EMILY FOLK
… most of the world and developed cities and food sources to feed the ever-growing global … facing humanity is the need for a dependable food supply. Species protection Fishing is an … and other sea plants, which are important food sources and homes for various species. …
What could be more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade and organic, argues Ed Hamer, then you’re buying into a modern agricultural scandal
… Factory Farming Organics Green Living Food And Farming banana2_1.jpg What could be … chain will ultimately pay for ‘economy’ foods, through their health and the … can tell us a lot about the future of global food security. Few other products, let alone …
Aquaculture - a controversial topic due to concerns of the health and treatment of farmed fish - could become a sustainable food source and help preserve wild fish populations, writes EMILY FOLK
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From plantation to consumer: a tale of chemicals, slavery and CO<sub>2</sub>
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Scientists are increasingly concerned about what climate breakdown could mean for the spread of disease.
… raised concerns over the availability of food. More specifically, he detailed the relationship between food shortages and contact with certain … change expected to put increasing pressure on food security in Africa, food shortages will …
The Seeds of Change trademark was created in the 1980s by a small organic seed cooperative from Santa Fe, New Mexico, which set out ‘to help people and future generations improve their lives and enjoy wholesome, natural, chemical-free foods’. Seeds of Change expanded its enterprise in 1996 to include a range of organic soups, cereal bars, pastas and sauces. A year later it was bought by Mars and launched in the UK in 1999.
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Ed Hamer questions the sanity of agricultural policies that increasingly threaten the sovereignty of the British farmer, as well as the food security of the nation
… of the British farmer, as well as the food security of the nation You may be … increase wheat production and offset soaring food prices. And this, in essence, is the … in a state of flux; never before has food and farming been under such public and …
Millions of people around the globe own pets - which have an impact on the health of our planet.
… as it may seem. Most of today's pet food consists of bone meal and other animal … gotten quite that far yet. Ideally, pet food companies will begin to address the … should be on finding a way to offer vegan pet food that still includes the right amounts of …
The practical evidence suggests agroforestry in the UK has got something to offer both commercial farmers and smallholders alike. The challenge now, says Ed Hamer, is how to encourage sceptical farmers that planting trees across farmland is a good idea
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Many a good idea has floundered for lack of funds, but with today's models for community finance this need no longer be so...
… who set-up a general store to provide basic food items to destitute mill workers. Over the … involved in both the risks and rewards of food production, has doubled in size from just … social and economic TAKE ACTION Making local food sexy How do you turn people on to local …