Category: Agriculture
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Reviving Ancient Grains in Sicily: A Victory Against Multinationals
Rediscovering Sicily’s Ancient Wheat Varieties Giuseppe Li Rosi, a dedicated Sicilian farmer, has successfully transformed 100 hectares of his family’s land by growing traditional local wheat varieties. Faced with the pressures of international agricultural markets dominated by French and Canadian wheat, Li Rosi and other local farmers have found an alternative path that preserves both…
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Nurturing a Small-Scale Agriculture Future
The Viability of Small-Scale Farming Exploring the possibility of small-scale agriculture supporting the United Kingdom, Tokyo, or even the entire globe yields a hopeful answer: Yes, it’s conceivable. The essence of recent discussions underscores that without a significant surge in global energy resources, the shift towards energy-intensive food production methods is unsustainable. Conversely, the trajectory…
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Unveiling the Unsung Heroines of Rural Development
The Indispensable Influence of Women in Agriculture Throughout history, the narrative of agricultural progress has often overlooked a crucial component: the profound impact of women on rural societies. This oversight is beginning to be corrected thanks to the diligent efforts of scholars and historians, including the insights of Professor Nicola Verdon of the British Agricultural…