Tag: Climate Change Mitigation
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Navigating the Evolution of Agricultural Policy: Lessons and Legacies
Reflecting on EU Agricultural Policy: A Historical Perspective As the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) contemplates its future domestic agricultural policy, it’s instructive to revisit the evolution of agricultural policy at the European Union level. This retrospective, guided by insights from former NFU Director of Strategy Martin Haworth, aims to uncover lessons from the past and…
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Redefining Global Food Systems: The Shift Towards Agroecology
The Urgent Need for Change in Food Production The current state of global food systems is alarming, contributing to one-third of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 80% of biodiversity loss. The reliance on industrial agriculture, characterized by chemical-dependent monocultures, has led to extensive forest destruction, community displacement, water pollution, and soil degradation. Additionally, this…
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Revitalizing Europe’s Food Systems: Lessons from the Global South
Embracing Agroforestry for a Sustainable Future Europe’s long-standing agricultural policies, favoring cropland and pastures over forests, have led to the loss of billions of trees. Facing the dual challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, Europe is now committed to transforming its food systems. The aim is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase sustainability,…
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Carinata: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Biofuel Production
Introduction to Carinata: A Promising Carbon-Saving Crop Brassica carinata, commonly known as Ethiopian mustard, is emerging as a promising cover crop in the Southeastern United States. This crop, which has been studied for over a decade for its soil-enhancing qualities, is now gaining attention for its oilseed. The oil derived from carinata seeds offers a…