Top news of the week: 26.08.2021.
Food
Farm to Fork: The Challenge of Sustainable Farming in 21st Century Britain by Joe Stanley
Published mid-September 2021 Hardback - 256 pages "A wide reaching, down to earth read helping people from all walks of life connect and understand the reality and the journey their food ...
What is agroecology - and how can it help us fight climate change?
Global food security is under threat from climate change – but agroecology’s natural, holistic approach to farming could help boost resilience, says the United Nations.
Declare ‘peak poultry’ to save jaguar and giant armadillos from extinction, experts say
Within a year UK consumption of the meat must drop, with a phase-out in schools and hospitals, environmentalists warn
FEATURE: Gender-transformative pathways in the regreening landscapes of Ghana
Role-play with community in Gwenia, Northern Ghana. Photo: ICRAF/Ana Maria Paez Valencia
Can Accounting for the True Cost of Food Change the Global Food System?
A new book argues that it’s not only possible to measure the human, social, and environmental impacts of food from production to consumption—it’s essential.
A new report from 11 countries reveals that African farmers are missing out on agricultural technology innovations that could boost the sector with opportunities for young people
While there is a wide range of agricultural technology innovations that can drive African farmers...
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Is "regenerative" the same as "organic?" How do you recognize regenerative agriculture products? How do you shop for them? We’re here to help.
Is the Robot-Filled Future of Farming a Nightmare or Utopia?
A new paper argues that the rise of artificial intelligence in agriculture could be the best—or worst—innovation for our environment.