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Top news of the week: 03.06.2021.

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@foodtank shared
On May 31, 2021
"Making observations about how our land changes over time is crucial for identifying vulnerable areas and developing strategies to address them." New Research @IPM_IL and @tu_information in #Nepal. @FeedtheFuture @USAID @VT_CIRED https://t.co/Sjy7e23GNi
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Virginia Tech Research Explores Climate Change and the Future of Food in Nepal

Virginia Tech Research Explores Climate Change and the Future of Food in Nepal

As climate change persists, invasive species are spreading more rapidly. In Nepal, this puts land, food, and people at risk.

@oxfutureoffood shared
On Jun 1, 2021
RT @LEAP_Oxford: Perfect for a Friday afternoon: What kind of #meat eater are you? Take our Meat Your Persona quiz to find out: https://t.co/wKwIVQlcI9 #environment #Health
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Meat Your Persona

Meat Your Persona

What you eat and how it can change the world

@guardianeco shared
On Jun 3, 2021
World must rewild on massive scale to heal nature and climate, says UN https://t.co/j1sRj2Cpsb
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World must rewild on massive scale to heal nature and climate, says UN

World must rewild on massive scale to heal nature and climate, says UN

The ‘decade on ecosystem restoration’ launches with a call for ‘imagination’ and action on never-before-seen scale

@SoilAssociation shared
On Jun 2, 2021
3/3 SAX is set to evolve and develop over the next six months, so keep your eyes peeled for announcements about its progress, initiatives and new research 👀 Until then, find out more on @TheGrocer 🚜 https://t.co/uyt2UfTa2E
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Soil Association launches centre for sustainable farming excellence

Soil Association launches centre for sustainable farming excellence

The Soil Association Exchange initiative aims to create an industry-wide set of standards and tools

@earthisland shared
On May 27, 2021
RT @calclimateag: 450 organizations & businesses call for a fair share for #agriculture in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan https://t.co/1pK9PZU0tk
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Hundreds of Food & Farming Organizations Urge Congress to Invest $200 Billion in Rural & Food System Resilience

Hundreds of Food & Farming Organizations Urge Congress to Invest $200 Billion in Rural & Food System Resilience

450 organizations & businesses call for a fair share for agriculture in President Biden’s American Jobs Plan This week, members of Congress received a letter signed by more than 450 ...

@michaelpollan shared
On May 29, 2021
RT @TimothyAWise: Hold the synthetic beef @BillGates: "From an agronomic point of view, sustainable farming systems require a livestock component—oftentimes cattle—as a key element in successful and profitable multi-year, multi-crop rotations." @AlanGuebert https://t.co/1IFPpnxZN1 via @thehawkeye https://t.co/gOxgumJfTH
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@CivilEats shared
On May 29, 2021
The Northeast is warming faster than any other region in the contiguous U.S., which means longer, drier summers punctuated by more intense bouts of precipitation. https://t.co/B1grkPM3e5 #fromthearchives
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With Ever More Unpredictable Weather, Maine Farmers Reflect on Climate Change

With Ever More Unpredictable Weather, Maine Farmers Reflect on Climate Change

Whipsawing from droughts to downpours, heat waves to deep freezes, the state’s farmers are facing down an uncertain future.

@CFSTrueFood shared
On Jun 1, 2021
RT @USRightToKnow: Another interesting example of what the techno-foodies want to put on your plate. https://t.co/eg81ds2GLg. Don't miss our reporting on #BillGates business plans for the future of food https://t.co/TKNbBuUS6j https://t.co/ThuB6AKyr9
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Bill Gates has radical plans to change our food. What’s on the menu?

Bill Gates has radical plans to change our food. What’s on the menu?

Ultra-processed foods, patents and monocrops. Bill Gates and his agribusiness partners are cooking up plans to remake our food system.