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@marionnestle shared
On Apr 21, 2021
RT @drdaphnemiller: Transnational agrifood corporations are ‘changing everything so that nothing changes.’ For them #agroecology is a menu of useful solutions they can selectively integrate into their agro-industrial model.” #JunkAgroecology ⁦@CivilEats⁩. Please share! https://t.co/5t37b0Ur85
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Is Agroecology Being Co-Opted by Big Ag?

Is Agroecology Being Co-Opted by Big Ag?

As climate-smart farming initiatives scale up, experts decry ‘junk agroecology’—global initiatives they say are cherry-picking sustainable practices, while denying political realities.

@AgFunder shared
On Apr 15, 2021
Complexity, AI & the future of food: Biometrics & the future of food safety https://t.co/5EpLPm46Be
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Complexity, AI & the future of food: Biometrics & the future of food safety

Complexity, AI & the future of food: Biometrics & the future of food safety

Biometric tech has become part of our everyday lives, from opening a bank account to crossing a border or unlocking a phone - and it's coming to food, too.

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Apr 19, 2021
We are excited to announce the first guest speaker at our upcoming @TEDCountdown event: @Minette_Batters 👏 Minette will join us to discuss the challenge of reaching net zero in agriculture, and how we might achieve this ambitious target. Tickets here https://t.co/Dfdxlm5462
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Farming and Climate Change: Measuring Success

Farming and Climate Change: Measuring Success

On Thursday, 29th April, the SFT will be hosting a TEDxCountdown event, in which we explain why measuring sustainability is a vital step in tackling the climate crisis

@marionnestle shared
On Apr 18, 2021
RT @UWAPress: "An exceptionally thoughtful account of raising backyard chickens from chicks to dinner, with dumpster diving in between—actions that reflect her deep respect and care for the animals we eat and her profound commitment to living ethically." -@marionnestle https://t.co/3pNmchizUP https://t.co/dBr2zhAriz
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Hatched

Hatched

“Chickens are a lot more mainstream than veganism and a little bit like kombucha: super weird twenty years ago, now somewhat popular and made even more so ...

@SoilAssociation shared
On Apr 20, 2021
Are you concerned about #biodiversity, food & animal welfare standards, soils & the #climate? 📢 Join our Associate Director, @hayneoak, for a Q&A with the director of @this_good_earth & others to discuss the future of food & farming. Tickets are free 👇 https://t.co/ALJDa9UYu7
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Organiser of The future of food and farming

Organiser of The future of food and farming

Are you concerned about biodiversity, food and animal welfare standards, soil fertility and climate emergency? Join us in a free-ranging Q&A

@ICRAF shared
On Apr 20, 2021
RT @SIANIAgri: Are you between 15-34 years and live on the countryside in Sub-Saharan Africa? Respond to our survey on #youth and #agroforestry before and help us understand how agroforestry could work for you. https://t.co/LuyTOKud58 cc @renaturedotorg @ICRAF @FundAgroecology @Agroforestry
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Have your say about the future of sustainable farming!

Have your say about the future of sustainable farming!

Help us understand what agroforestry can offer young people that other farming practices can't. Participate in our agroforestry survey today!

@CFSTrueFood shared
On Apr 20, 2021
RT @CivilEats: The rural movement, up against great odds, has become a global model for greater land access and agrarian reform. https://t.co/E1sjg8v2i0
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Brazil’s Landless Workers Persist through Agroecology

Brazil’s Landless Workers Persist through Agroecology

The rural movement, up against great odds, has become a global model for greater land access and agrarian reform.

@NewHarvestOrg shared
On Apr 20, 2021
RT @cellagritech: Early Bird Ticket sales for the✨Cellular Agriculture: Asia Summit 2021⚡ end TODAY, April 20th Get your ticket before the end of TODAY and join us for a virtual summit on May 20th to celebrate the #cellag field’s successes across Asia #cellbasedmeat https://t.co/CFfT2UUgRE https://t.co/sSwxPVOH1p
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Cellular Agriculture: Asia Summit 2021

Cellular Agriculture: Asia Summit 2021

Discover the key accomplishments in the cellular agriculture field in Asia and network with globa...