Tag: Sustainable Farming
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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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Revolutionizing Agriculture: The Quest for Local and Sustainable Seed Solutions in British Columbia
Introduction: The Origin of Seeds in Our Grocery Stores In grocery stores, the origin of vegetables is often indicated by labels, like oranges from California or grapes from Chile. However, a significant question arises: where do these vegetables’ seeds originate? This query highlights a critical farming issue, which also impacts food security. The Challenge for…