For most of history, farmers have had control over their seeds: saving, sharing, and replanting them with freedom. Developments in the course of the 20th … Seeds of ChangeRead more
Agriculture
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Occupy agriculture! Polish farmers sit in for land and freedom
At the heart of Poland’s capital, Warsaw, farmers have founded a flourishing encampment known as the ‘Green City’, writes Julian Rose. It’s a focus of … Occupy agriculture! Polish farmers sit in for land and freedomRead more
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Land and seed laws under attack as Africa is groomed for corporate recolonization
A battle is raging for control of resources in Africa – land, water, seeds, minerals, ores, forests, oil, renewable energy sources. Agriculture is one of … Land and seed laws under attack as Africa is groomed for corporate recolonizationRead more
Posted inHealth / Monsanto-Bayer / Pesticide / ToMl
WHO says Monsanto weed-killer is ‘probably carcinogenic’; company rejects claim
US agri-biotech giant Monsanto has demanded the retraction of a WHO report that says the company’s popular weed-killed, Roundup, is “probably carcinogenic”. The company said … WHO says Monsanto weed-killer is ‘probably carcinogenic’; company rejects claimRead more
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Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions on the rise
New FAO estimates of greenhouse gas data show that emissions from agriculture, forestry and fisheries have nearly doubled over the past fifty years and could … Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions on the riseRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / Economics / ToMl
Unseasonal rains damage crops estimated to be worth Rs 10,000 crore
The unusual heavy rains starting Sunday caused heavy damage to Rabi crops in north India, particularly in Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, … Unseasonal rains damage crops estimated to be worth Rs 10,000 croreRead more
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Growing Food Trade, Shrinking Self-Sufficiency
As society reaches the limits of available farmland and accessible irrigation water, many countries have turned to international markets to help meet domestic food demand. … Growing Food Trade, Shrinking Self-SufficiencyRead more
Posted inOrganic / ToMl
Lettuces of Lead
The raised bed exhibits its curly lettuces a few meters from the rough concrete building. There is an hour to go before the urban organic … Lettuces of LeadRead more
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Big food system problems that begging for innovation
Waste: Estimates vary, but between a quarter and a third of food grown around the world goes to waste. This tally includes waste from harvest … Big food system problems that begging for innovationRead more