West Africa: Innovative Practices for Restoring Soil Fertility and Capturing Carbon
Stéphane Le Foll, the Minister of Agriculture, Agrifood and Forestry and French government spokesperson, was in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Senegal from 27 to 30 July to promote '4 per 1000, carbon sequestration in soils for food security and the climate'.
26 Regeneration Initiatives in Latin America
Check out these 26 inspiring regeneration initiatives in Latin America.
Farm Input Subsidy Programmes (FISPs): A Benefit for, or the Betrayal of, SADC’s Small-Scale Farmers?
It is clear that a transition to agro-ecology is required as a matter of urgency, to bring about the sustainable food systems of the future.
U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Underlines Importance to Include Agriculture in COP22
U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change Jonathan Pershing underlined, Thursday in Rabat, the importance of taking agriculture into account during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22)’s debates.
The Chemistry of Bumper Crops [Excerpt]
Irrigation is more than just throwing water on a field—it can be a nuanced chemical conversation between humans and plants.
Study Finds Indigenous Land Management Highly Effective in Combating Climate Change
The study highlights the story of Brazil, where increasing indigenous rights to the rainforest helped cut carbon emissions by 3.2 billion tons.
Look to the Soil for Water Supply Answers
In her new book, author Judith Schwartz argues that fixing land management problems and restoring native wildlife species are, in reality, water supply projects.
Meet a Woman Who Keeps 500 Plants in Her Brooklyn Apartment
“I think that the only way I've really been able to survive in New York is by surrounding myself with plants,” says Summer Rayne Oakes, who lives in what might be New York City’s greenest apartment.
The Drought Solution That’s Under Our Feet
Soil has been overlooked because it’s underfoot. Soil scientists around the world are highlighting that better soil management can help reduce the water we use.
Monsanto Tribunal Invites Monsanto to Participate in Citizens’ Tribunal: Letter sent via registered mail was declined
The International Monsanto Tribunal has officially invited Monsanto to participate in the citizens’ tribunal which will be held October 15-16 in The Hague, Netherlands. The letter, sent via registered mail from Amsterdam, was declined.
Rise in Plunder of Earth’s Natural Resources
New UN report warns that the threefold increase in extraction of the Earth’s primary materials will intensify climate change, increase air pollution and reduce biodiversity.
Solving Climate Change with Holistic Management
The solution to reversing atmospheric carbon is to provide financial incentives to producers to return it to the soil.
India Set a Record by Planting 50 Million Trees in One Day
It took 800,000 volunteers to plant just under 50 million tree saplings along India’s roads, rail lines, and on public lands. This is all a part of India’s commitment to reforest 12 percent of its land — a commitment made at the Paris climate talks last year.
A Farmer’s Thoughts on 100% Grass Fed Dairying
"Our switch to 100% grass fed dairying is taking us to new levels. It is incredibly hard work, but so much fun–and what we are learning we want to share with others in the process."
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