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Top news of the week: 09.12.2021.

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@foodtank shared
On Dec 8, 2021
So excited to join @smithsonianaib for a conversation about the future of food! Speakers: @daninierenberg, @ebenbayer (@ecovative), Elliott Grant (@theteamatx), @Wildtypefoods & @enviebymincey. #TheFUTURES. Join us tomorrow online or onsite (DC). Details: https://t.co/bSoIQ3mMix https://t.co/f8HaasbB2F
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We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Panel: The Future of Food

We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Panel: The Future of Food

Join us for an interactive conversation convening some of the most forward-thinking experts working to secure the future of our food system. About this event Protecting the future security ...

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Dec 7, 2021
RT @suepritch: How about, instead, @BritishSugar, and its parent company, Associated British Foods, use some of its "strong operating profit" of nearly £1bn in 2021 and support beet farmer incomes, if their yields are lower? Bees or dividends? 🤔 https://t.co/cRgbAAVvtR
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Defra may approve ‘devastating’ bee-killing pesticide, campaigners fear

Defra may approve ‘devastating’ bee-killing pesticide, campaigners fear

Department sources say emergency authorisation of neonicotinoid Cruiser SB likely to be announced

@SoilAssociation shared
On Dec 3, 2021
🙌This IS great news for the organic movement. The real jackpot however is the acknowledgement of the role that organic farming delivers for the environment and that these benefits should be incentivised 💚🚜🐦🌍 Full comment here https://t.co/TBlZU8riGk https://t.co/mmfvpNVngW
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Organic farmers hit the jackpot in post-Brexit shake-up for subsidies under new eco scheme

Organic farmers hit the jackpot in post-Brexit shake-up for subsidies under new eco scheme

Farms which shun harmful pesticides and herbicides will get subsidy cash from the Government in the biggest shake-up in agriculture for 50 years.

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Dec 5, 2021
How healthy is your soil? Farmers, growers and gardeners can test the health of their soil using three easy tests. Find them here, and let us know how it goes! #WorldSoilDay https://t.co/s65D37lwRY
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@EcoAgPartners shared
On Dec 8, 2021
RT @1000_Landscapes: How are some businesses responding to global crises? By partnering w/ landscapes @ the base of their #supplychain. A new blog on a roundtable led by @RnfrstAlliance @Laudes_Fdn & @EcoAgPartners discusses how companies are embracing landscapes. Read more: https://t.co/MfISbI9kAH
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Companies Make the Case for Landscape Partnerships During Executive Roundtable

Companies Make the Case for Landscape Partnerships During Executive Roundtable

The event, Better Business Through Integrated Landscape Management: An Executive Roundtable, featured 17 participants from global companies in finance, agriculture, food and beverage, ...

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Dec 9, 2021
In the UK, #agroecology is increasing in profile. Included in the Agriculture Act and in the National Food Strategy, the UK Government seems poised to give agroecology an increased role in the future of agricultural policy. 🌾 Read full article: https://t.co/WwAYd0VCxo https://t.co/8rxY0FhAc5
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The international range of ‘agroecology’

The international range of ‘agroecology’

The international range of ‘agroecology’ 

@AgFunder shared
On Dec 6, 2021
Cellular agriculture & emerging markets: Just because we can, does it mean we should? https://t.co/HDauSjfxef
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Cellular agriculture & emerging markets: Just because we can, does it mean we should?

Cellular agriculture & emerging markets: Just because we can, does it mean we should?

Cellular agriculture startups aim to solve agrifood's biggest sustainability problems. But smallholders must be part of the solution, writes Saron Berhane.

@SoilAssociation shared
On Dec 4, 2021
What's your 1️⃣ tip for making #Christmas more #sustainable? 🤔 🥕Supporting #naturefriendly farmers? 🦃Shifting towards less and better meat on the menu? 🍜Reducing #foodwaste? 🎁Rethinking #ChristmasGifts? 10 easy actions to take here > https://t.co/IZa1eP6184 https://t.co/lI7yS1905K
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10 ways to have a more sustainable Christmas

10 ways to have a more sustainable Christmas

Finding ways to reduce waste, and showing your support for a nature-friendly food at the dinner table are two ways you can make a big impact this December. Opting for seasonal, …