Food Tank

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Today, this model of industrial agriculture is no longer fit for purpose. Switching to agroecology offers a way to produce food within diverse landscapes growing and nurturing different crops, livestock and fisheries suited to the conditions and communities that live in the area. Become a member today by clicking here.

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Industrial Agriculture Agroecology Food Agriculture 144

Sustainable Food Trust

JULY 2, 2024

As we increasingly experience the damage inflicted by well over half a century of industrial agriculture – including devastating impacts upon public health, soil fertility and biodiversity – what is desperately needed is a cohesive and actionable long-term plan for agriculture, grounded in an agroecological approach.

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Food Farming Farming Agroecology 116

Food Tank

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The environmental impacts of certain types of livestock production and other industrial agriculture are well-known. The question is no longer if farmers should adopt more sustainable business models, says Daniela Chiriac , the Manager for Climate Finance at Climate Policy Initiative. It’s more the ‘How?’”

Food 58

Food Finance Agriculture Agriculture 58

Sustainable Food Trust

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Drop a pin anywhere in Cornwall, England and you are likely to find a higgledy-piggledy arrangement of small green fields separated by wiggly lines of dark green hedgerows, hinting at the pastureland for the livestock-based agriculture which predominates there. Farmers’ resolve to change will inevitably be tested.

Grain 52

Grain Farming Farming Agriculture 52

World Agri-Tech

JANUARY 3, 2024

Ag-tech that is smart, innovative and actually improves or increases the quality, productivity or profitability of crop and livestock production will find a market and eager adopters.” The last 10 years have also shown that, despite being a 15,000 year-old industry, agriculture is still vulnerable to fads and fashion.

Technology 59

Technology Marketing Finance Production 59

National Young Farmers Coalition

JUNE 26, 2024

FSA is currently unable to offer pre-qualification or pre-approval services for farm ownership loans, yet this service is routinely offered by other lenders working with competing buyers for farm properties, which puts buyers who must use FSA financing at a disadvantage. 7125, 7204, 7208, 7305, 7503). 7111, 7114, 7208).

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