Farming

Unintended effects of new genetic engineering techniques create new hazards and risks

The corporates are arguing that new techniques of gene editing (CRISPR and others) are safe and therefore there should be…

Biodiversity Farming Food

GMO wheat in Argentina suffers from low yields

An interesting and accessible case study from GM Watch Controversial GM crop gives only two-thirds of the average yield for…

Farming Food Geographical India Sustainability

Food for profit: India’s food giants consolidate power

From 360 Info. Agribusiness corporations have been on the rise in India since the 1970s. Unless there is a change…

Biodiversity Farming Food Just Transition Sustainability

IPCC report highlights urgent need for adaptation investments for agriculture

From the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Industrial farming vulnerable to climate disruption, shift to more diverse agroecology needed…

Europe Farming Geographical Internationalism

Europe’s agriculture and care—mistreated migrants

From Social Europe Informal migrant workers are not only denied basic social protection but also the opportunity of integration. Difficult…

Farming Food Imperialism

Ukraine War Threatens To Cause a Global Food Crisis

The war in Ukraine has delivered a shock to global energy markets. Now the planet is facing a deeper crisis:…

Climate Change Ecosocialism Farming Food Geographical Indigenous Peoples Just Transition Sustainability

Webinar Invitation: Mexico’s transition from ag biotech to agroecology and challenges from U.S. trade policy

IATP and ANEC invite you to: Mexico’s transition from ag biotech to agroecology and challenges from U.S. trade policy Date…

Amazonia Biodiversity Farming Food Geographical Indigenous Peoples Just Transition Sustainability

The soy saga: deforestation continues despite new rules

From the Wicked Leeks website. British animals are still being fed soy that has links with deforestation in delicate tropical…

Farming Food Just Transition Sustainability

Ukraine underlines urgency of EU green food goals

A useful article from Social Europe ISABEL PALIOTTA and CÉLIA NYSSENS 17th March 2022 Powerful industrial-agriculture lobbies are seeking to take advantage of…

Biodiversity Britain Farming Food

100% of members of UK government’s GMO advisory body ACRE have potential or actual conflicts of interest

From GM Watch. Today (2nd March) the UK Parliament’s Delegated Legislation Committee debated the government’s statutory instrument that lays the groundwork…