Organic farmers at a South Asian conference demonstrate how organic farming could be a viable alternative to current Green Revolution techniques. […]
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The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food warns that large biotechnology firms are not only depriving poor farmers of inputs essential for their livelihoods, but are also pushing up food prices. […] The ‘No Patents on Seeds’ coalition and supporting farmers’ organizations issued an alert on 21 October over a new class of patents covering plants and animals and endangering innovation and food security. […] 400 farmers from the Indian sub-continent gathered at a meeting to share notes on the “outstanding organic agriculture techniques” that they use in their fields. […] This paper by Practical Action focuses on the advantages of biodiverse agriculture for climate change adaptation and mitigation. […] The author proposes food sovereignty and ecologically integrated production systems to be key concepts in dealing with the pressing issues facing the agricultural sector, […] This is a collection of various developing countries’ experiences looking at whether or not genetic engineering is necessary in agriculture to fight poverty and hunger. […] Research conducted by the University of Philippines Los Banos, provides evidence that sustainable organic practices are feasible and will benefit small farmers. […] Africa needs organic agriculture which has the potential to increase productivity while minimizing impacts on the environment. […] A new bookdemonstrates the benefits of a sustainable agriculture system led and practiced by small-scale farmers. […] |
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