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@TheEconomist shared
On Oct 5, 2021
On “Babbage”, with @jonfasman: - Could lab-grown and plant-based meat be the future of food? - @GrownUnder explores the merits of vertical farming - How cell-cultured seafood from @Pacificoaqua_bc could replace traditional fish farming https://t.co/HfHnRccc9x
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Babbage A new Anthropocene diet—the future of food

Babbage A new Anthropocene diet—the future of food

Our podcast on the science and technology making the news.

@TheEconomist shared
On Sep 30, 2021
Emerging technologies promise to produce food by innovative means. That does not mean such food will be eaten https://t.co/WbL1ilPeuk
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The future of food New ways to make food are coming—but will consumers bite?

The future of food New ways to make food are coming—but will consumers bite?

Consumers and governments should embrace new ways to make food | Leaders

@SoilAssociation shared
On Oct 4, 2021
Great piece from @vickihird on the huge potential of #agroforestry once govt support in place🌳 "Agroforestry systems can enhance productivity, increase wildlife & improve soil health, boost livestock welfare... contribute to climate change mitigation" https://t.co/Burv5uUSzB
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Opinion: Agroforestry can deliver, but needs backing

Opinion: Agroforestry can deliver, but needs backing

Agroforestry has rightly gained greater attention of late – it has huge potential to deliver on carbon storage and contribute to net-zero tree planting

@FERNnews shared
On Oct 5, 2021
Details are to be released next year, but fast-food giant @McDonalds said it aims to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases from offices, restaurants and supply chains globally by 2050. @qz https://t.co/Ob0Mty4HFH
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Is McDonald’s zero-emissions pledge more than just greenwashing?

Is McDonald’s zero-emissions pledge more than just greenwashing?

Climate change is having a direct effect on fast-food chains which depend on industries like agriculture with a large carbon footprint.

@NewHarvestOrg shared
On Oct 6, 2021
RT @Protein_Report: #Newswire: Students from @MIT, @ucdavis, @Stanford, @Harvard, @UCBerkeley, @NorthwesternU, and numerous other universities have launched @CellagHackathon, a #cellularagriculture hackathon sponsored by @EMDGroup. Registration open until Nov. 1! https://t.co/5B6hYv98MD
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Students Launch First US Cellular Agriculture Hackathon, Registration Open Until Nov. 1

Students Launch First US Cellular Agriculture Hackathon, Registration Open Until Nov. 1

Students from MIT, UC Davis, Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley, Northwestern University, and numerous other academic institutions have launched Cultivate Tomorrow, a cellular agriculture ...

@SoilAssociation shared
On Oct 7, 2021
8/8 Think you could be a perfect fit for @FarmWoodoaks? 🌿 Become part of this #Hertfordshire-based #organic hub by contacting our project coordinator at rlewis @ https://t.co/wfkbVxZKyV ✨ We'd love to hear from you! Find out more: https://t.co/ehibI2waYF
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Welcome to Woodoaks Farm

Welcome to Woodoaks Farm

A call out for food and farming champions Welcome to Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm lies just to the west of London at Maple Cross in Hertfordshire. It extends to just over 300 acres and ...

@AgFunder shared
On Oct 5, 2021
The future of geospatial imaging in agriculture, according to Aker Tech’s Orlando Saez https://t.co/Q3gKZQ0GG5
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The future of geospatial imaging in agriculture, according to Aker Tech’s Orlando Saez

The future of geospatial imaging in agriculture, according to Aker Tech’s Orlando Saez

Orlando Saez is a panellist at the AgTech NEXT conference on 6 October, where he'll be speaking about geospatial imaging's role in ag.

@foodtank shared
On Oct 7, 2021
RT @DaniNierenberg: Register for @GlobalMinnesota's #WorldFoodDay symposium to hear from leading experts on the impacts of climate change, conflict, & COVID-19 on the world's agri-food system (FREE). Sign up ➡: https://t.co/VEFGToEf56 https://t.co/kMk2OQVVgE
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World Food Day 2021 Virtual Symposium

World Food Day 2021 Virtual Symposium

One of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar, World Food Day promotes global awareness and action around hunger and healthy eating for all. This year, World Food Day looks …