As politicians talk big on the climate, one issue that all nations seem unable to grapple with, is that of food supply. Where will our food come from? This question is of huge concern because the quantity of food actually demanded at present, and is only a fraction of what will be demanded (needed) in…
Having watched the BBC documentary recently on the topic of Meat production and the threat it poses to our planet. I thought a short assessment on the documentary would be appropriate.
Behavioural instruments could also be trialled to get those farmers that are more economically better off, to share their resources and knowledge with the benefit of decreased losses and increased production for both parties.
The UK is facing the biggest overhaul of UK agrifood policy since the end of the Second World War. EU Exit, 25-year Environment plan, National Food Strategy and Agricultural bill signal the need for coherent policy development.
Climate change is set to impact sub-Saharan Africa and other developing states who are already food insecure markedly. One of the solutions beside reducing emissions, is that of effective knowledge-transfer which can reduce Post-Harvest losses and increase food production.
Is shifting to insect protein the answer to solving the climate, environmental and food security? Or should more caution be exercised in pushing such diets as the sole answer to interdependent issues?
Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth –
