Groundbreaking Research Reveals Natural Farming Leads for Yields, Livelihoods, and Health
Today, we are thrilled to share the results of a pioneering new study that brings to light the remarkable potential of agroecological natural farming. This first-of-its-kind research, conducted by GIST Impact in collaboration with the Global Alliance, provides compelling evidence supporting natural farming as a transformative approach to nourishing communities and empowering farmers while advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
No Till Gardening: Cultivating a Thriving Garden with Minimal Disturbance
As an avid gardener, I have discovered a revolutionary approach called “No Till Gardening” that has transformed my gardening experience. In this article, I will delve into what No Till Gardening entails, who can practice it, when to start, and provide valuable suggestions to help you get started on your own journey. So, let’s dig in!
South Seas University in Partnership with Regeneration International Present a Five Week Online Course on Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture reverses damage from tillage, agricultural chemicals, salt-based fertilizers, and mining to build a better future. Enrich your knowledge, soil, and income with this unique course by Dr. André Leu, D.Sc., BA Com., Grad Dip Ed.
Regenerative Agriculture in 2023: The Reviving of Traditional Farming Practices for Sustainable Crop Production
A research study published in Science Advances has provided compelling evidence of the positive impact of regenerative practices on soil health. The study revealed that regenerative agriculture techniques can increase soil organic matter by 8% to 15% compared to conventional methods.
Regenerative Organic Certified™ Launched! Now What?
We need to make clear, calculated changes to our food and fiber systems to make regenerative organic the new model. If we adopt regenerative organic practices on more farms, we’ll see improvements to soil health, the well-being of animals, farmers, workers, and the climate itself. Consumers who are not intimately connected to farming — but are interested in making a positive impact with their purchases — need a way to verify that a product is responsible and ethical.
California Proposes to Hijack Regenerative Agriculture
California has unilaterally decided to define Regenerative Agriculture. It is a subnational government with no formal role in the Regenerative Agriculture movement. It has a state government with entrenched bureaucracies, such as The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), that regulate and condone some of the world’s worst excesses in industrial-scale Degenerative Agriculture on the planet.
Book Launch, Stories Of Change: Agroecology As Climate Adaptation Approach In Africa
The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is proud to launch a new book titled “Stories of Change: Agroecology as Climate Adaptation Approach”. This crucial work is a compilation of 12 powerful stories from 9 African countries, shedding light on how they are promoting agroecology as a viable, sustainable response to the climate crisis.
‘The Seed Struggle In Africa’: A Groundbreaking Film Exposing The Threat To Food Sovereignty
Together with the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa, Biowatch South Africa, and PELUM Tanzania, the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation has publicly launched a new groundbreaking documentary film called THE LAST SEED. AFSA is happy to announce that the first clip from the film, entitled “The Seed Struggle in Africa” is now available to the public.
Call for Contributions: Policies for Agroecology to Support Healthy and Just Food Systems
Agroecology has continued to gain momentum and recognition for its transformative potential to respond to today’s crises and to achieve food sovereignty. There is a growing evidence base about the impact of agroecology, and incidental policy support. Yet there are still many systemic barriers that prevent agroecology from achieving its potential in transformations towards more just and sustainable food systems.
Organic Regenerative Farming Needed to Reduce Climate Change, not GE
New Zealand doesn’t need a loosening of GE regulation to combat climate change, it needs significant investment in organic, regenerative agriculture, says the Soil & Health Association. Parliament recently passed the Organic Products and Production Act, with cross-party support. This should be a springboard to revolutionise our farming and exports, but making it easier to release GMOs into the environment will jeopardise that. More information here
The U.S. Assault on Mexico’s Food Sovereignty
I just returned from a week in Mexico where I took part in the national science agency's unprecedented series of expert panels examining the scientific evidence supporting Mexico's policies. I heard a lot of science. USTR was not listening, intent on appeasing the biotechnology industry by using the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement to force Mexicans to accept tortillas laced with GM corn and glyphosate. Fortunately, the Mexican government is not backing down.
New Research Shows Practices From the Past Will Be Key to Future Soil Carbon Solutions
Sometimes to go forward, you must go back. A new study from Colorado State University's Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology found that regenerative practices—including integrating crop and livestock systems—were successful as long-term carbon storage solutions.
Organic Farmer Challenges Pesticide Company Representatives at Regenerative Agriculture Conference
As a Marine in Iraq doing counterinsurgency, Ryan Erisman, learned how to work in a hostile environment. Now an organic farmer, Erisman had no problem challenging a different opponent—pesticide company representatives—about the need for their products at the Regenerative Agriculture and Food Systems Summit.
On Community, Soil and Agency: Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems
As with all sustainability challenges, the problem of achieving socially just and ecologically sustainable food systems has no simple answers. So, this article will not attempt to provide any. Instead, it seeks to unpack what makes our existing paradigm unsustainable, explore emerging alternatives in the regenerative farming movement, and cultivate new imaginaries to expand the realm of the possible.
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