Choosing the Transformative Agroecological Paradigm

This article shows how agroecology and food sovereignty together represent a truly transformative alternative paradigm for agriculture, by rebuilding a diversity of decentralized, just, sustainable and resilient food systems and communities. […]

How Agroecology Can Achieve Sustainable Development in the Global South

Projects in the Global South showcase how agroecology benefits the most disadvantaged and provides local solutions for sustainable agriculture on the principles of empowerment, action, resilience and integration. […]

Detrimental Genomic Effects Found in Golden Rice Offspring

Golden Rice crossed with an Indian rice variety has produced plants with stunted growth and reduced yield. These hitherto undetected effects could endanger the harvest and raise concerns about transgene spread into cultivated and wild rice varieties. […]

UN Report: Pesticides Detrimental to the Rights to Food and Health, Agroecology Needed Instead

A report by the UN’s Special Rapporteur on the right to food declares pesticides detrimental to the rights to food and health. It calls for a move away from industrial agriculture and the promotion of agroecology instead. […]

Herbicide-Resistant Weeds Increase Weed Management Costs for GE Cotton Farmers

A study of U.S. GE cotton producers analyzes the before and after weed management costs following the emergence of weed resistance on their farms, and finds that the average costs of managing weeds is increased by US$98 per hectare. […]

Review of 750 Studies Spotlights Hazards and Uncertainties of GM Crops

This bibliographic review of 750 scientific publications focuses on the hazards and uncertainties of GM crops, highlighting that there is no consensus in the scientific community about genetic engineering and its impacts. […]

Agroecology: The Bold Future of Farming in Africa

This publication highlights the huge potential of agroecology to feed Africa, fix broken food systems and repair damaged landscapes, providing abundant healthy and nutritious food sustainably while increasing incomes and improving climate resilience. […]

Industrial Meat and Dairy Production Driving Deforestation and Climate Change

The industrial livestock industry is a major contributor to forest loss and climate change. A reduction in meat consumption by rich countries and a global transition to agroecology, agroforestry, and extensive traditional pastoralist practices are needed. […]

Pesticides in Bt Cotton Cultivation Still A Health Hazard to Farm Workers

While Bt cotton cultivation may have educed the quantity of highly toxic pesticides used in India, the continued use of pesticides on Bt cotton farms still poses significant health risks to farm workers. […]

Assessment of Stacked Bt Soybean Overlooks Potential Health Risks

A review of the health impacts of GE stacked soybean MON87701× MON89788 and EFSA’s approval of it for food and feed in the EU highlights potential risks which were overlooked in the assessment process. […]