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Nibbles: Milpa revival, Cretan olive, Lost apples, Moche meals, African agroecology, Global Tree Knowledge Platform, Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity

Agricultural Biodiversity

Deconstructing Moche history, society and culture through compost and struggle meals. Reviewing the state of agroecology in Africa. Now to market them. Taking new passion fruit varieties to market in Australia. No sign of markets. Does “economic diversification” count as marketing?

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From Farms to Flourishing Businesses

Sustainable Harvest International

SUPPORT FAMILY FARMERS FEEDING THEIR COMMUNITIES Farmers can increase their yields while caring for the land by restoring soil health and adopting agroecological techniques. Once they master bokashi composting, they no longer need to buy synthetic fertilizers that degrade soil quality.

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10 Ways to Get Involved With Food Mutual Aid

Civil Eats

Join a community compost initiative or start one if theres a need. Cycle the compost back into small-scale ecological gardening and farming. Find an initiative or learn how to start your own through the Community Compost Program. Community Seed Network and Seed Library Network are excellent resources to help you get started.

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Agroecological Crop Selection, Part 2

ATTRA

By Justin Duncan, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist For the past couple years, NCAT has worked with the Southern Risk Management Education Center to provide training to farmers on how to better decide which crops to plant based on agroecological methods. For me, it’s all about getting to know the plant’s needs.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture, and Why Does It Matter?

Sustainable Harvest International

Agricultural systems that use Degenerative Practices and inputs that damage the environment, soil, health, genes, and communities and involve animal cruelty are not regenerative. ” — Regeneration International SHI farmers adopt regenerative principles through agroforestry, agroecology, and the avoidance of chemicals.

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Vanilla is in Crisis. Producers in Mexico Are Not Giving Up

Modern Farmer

Huberto Juan Martinez showing his vanilla plants at his agroecological plantation. Huberto Juan Martinez uses organic fertiliser/compost at his plantation. Photography by Noel Rojo. All vanilla grown in the region is protected by other trees. Photography by Noel Rojo.

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To Solve Climate and Food Challenges, We Need Ambitious Ideas Like These

Food Tank

Roberts Permaculture Gardening for the Absolute Beginner: Follow Nature’s Map to Grow Your Own Organic Farm with Confidence and Transform Any Backyard into a Thriving Ecosystem , by Josie Beckham Ravenous: How to get ourselves and our planet into shape , by Henry Dimbleby Tastes Like War , by Grace M.

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