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Farmhand Foundation: Cultivating Organic Change in Southern California

Food Tank

But he explains that yield loss and administrative work can discourage them from transitioning. Before launching the Foundation, Schneir and Barkley started Tractor Beverage Company in 2015. While Tractor Beverage and the Farmhand Foundation are distinct operations, the two are working towards the same goals.

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Food as Filler OR Food as Medicine?

UnderstandingAg

The major achievements of the Green Revolution consisted of the development of high-yielding crop varieties, increased mechanization, synthetic fertilizers, a dizzying array of pesticides (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, etc.), Pesticide use has increased more than 150%. and various production technologies.

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21 New Books to Inspire the Movement for Sustainable Food Systems

Food Tank

Ben Brisbois reveals the less-palatable side of the banana industry, from devastating health impacts of pesticides to imperialism and ecological destruction. Banana Capital: Stories, Science, and Poison at the Equator by Ben Brisbois The city of Machala, Ecuador describes itself as the banana capital of the world.

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20 Sustainable Sips to Cheer For

Food Tank

According to a study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production and Beverages , the production of alcoholic beverages can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, land degradation, and water depletion. The hilly, coastal prefecture is known for its ideal ecological conditions which yield high-quality rice.

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Meeting ESG Compliance in Food Production with Agtech

AGRIVI

Environmental and social criteria addressing agriculture production value chain This is why corporate strategies of food and beverage companies need to align as soon as possible with the challenges faced by the agricultural sector and the regulatory standards set forth by ESG principles.

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Supporting Smallholder Farmers – What Works and What Doesn’t

Cropaia

In addition to financial support, smallholder farmers also need access to education and training to help them improve their farming practices and increase their yields. They can also recommend the most appropriate pesticides and fertilizers to apply. Training and Education.

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‘The Avocado Debate’: Can organic labelling make a difference?

Sustainable Food Trust

The shelves crawl with sustainability logos: more than 460 of them on food and beverage packages, and a third of them created over the last 15 years. Farmers need to have annual inspections to demonstrate delivery against those standards, ranging from controlled pesticide usage to crop rotations and natural fertiliser usage.