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A New Farming Technique Using Drastically Less Water Is Catching On
But not everyone is on board. Read the full article HERE John Vidal Journalist and author
Climate change an ‘existential security risk’ to Australia, Senate inquiry says
Threat is not a possible future one but one endangering Australia now, parliament told. Climate change is a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia, a Senate inquiry has told parliament, one that could inflame regional conflicts over food, water...
Glyphosate shown to disrupt microbiome ‘at safe levels’, study claims
Study on rats said to show that the chemical, found in Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller, poses ‘a significant public health concern’ READ THE FULL ARTICLE from THE GUARDIAN HERE
These Farmers Switched to Organic After Pesticides Made Their Families Sick
After seeing parents fall ill from cancer or die, many farmers are switching to organics to protect themselves and their children. BY KEN ROSEBORO | FARMING, HEALTH, Pesticides 05.11.18 READ the full Article HERE
The midwife and the hospice worker
“The new economy is not about rejecting the old. It is about addressing the unintended consequences. It is about the ephemeral nature of things, and our responsibility to improve what’s been handed to us.” Written by Danny Almagor Read the FULL ARTICLE from DUMBO...
IFoam Organics 2017 ANNUAL REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE.
'Leading Change, Organically' is our mission statement and the title of our 2017 Annual Report - but we can only achieve it together with people like you. In the report, you'll find our highlights from 2017, including: The Organic World Congress in India Legitimizing...
Blockchain: how will it shape farming’s future?
You might have heard the term ‘blockchain’ thrown about. But what is it? How does it work? And what does it all mean for agriculture?
EU recognises co-ops as important part of the collaborative economy
The collaborative economy is bringing a growing interest in the co-operative model, says the European Parliament.
The parliament’s European agenda for the collaborative economy points finds that entrepreneurs are becoming more aware of the benefits of the model.
And it argues that, if the collaborative economy is developed in a responsible manner, it could help create new opportunities for citizens, consumers and workers.
SMSF firms underestimating demand for ethical investing
Despite an uptick of interest in responsible and ethical investing among SMSF investors, a large portion of advisers remain sceptical towards an ethical investment approach, says a responsible investment lobby group.
Impact investing in sustainable food and agriculture across asset classes
http://www.croataninstitute.org/documents/Investing%20in%20Sustainable%20Food%20and%20Agriculture.pdfAt a time when farmers, entrepreneurs, and companies are increasingly rising to the growing demand for more transparent,
organic, and locally sourced food, investors have a critical role to play in financing stronger links across local, regional, and
global agriculture value chains.