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Growing fresh produce on the outskirts of a city reduces food miles and increases food security. But the foodbowls next to our our big cities are fast losing their land to urban growth.
Most of the flooded communities are Indigenous and rely on subsistence hunting that residents would normally be doing right now. Recovering from the damage will make that harder.
The research reviewed the available evidence on microalgae as food supplements, livestock feeds, biofertilisers, biostimulants and biochar feedstocks.
Food insecurity is a social justice issue tied to social determinants of health. Historically marginalized people like 2SLGBTQ+ youth are at risk, and more likely to be food insecure during COVID-19.
Skills training in Zimbabwe excludes students from poor backgrounds. The informal sector should be used as a training ground for them.
The ability of West Africa’s fisher women to cope or adapt in times of adversity should not let policymakers off the hook.
The emission reduction targets outlined for Canadian fertilizer use will not lead to food shortages and food insecurity.
Food insecurity is increasing in Australia and around the world with women most affected.
A key ingredient for a green future is currently derived from fossil fuels.
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People in South Africa felt anxious and stressed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Nuclear war would trigger a global food crisis lasting at least a decade, in which hundreds of millions or more would be likely to starve.
Removing a pre-existing right like cancelling the school nutrition programme is a retrogressive measure, and should only be done under very specific circumstances.
Gardens require huge labour, and outcomes like health, well-being or food security are affected by systemic barriers people face in cities and schools.
A ‘learning journey’ research process exposed a broad group of participants to local realities of the food system and childcare in a small town.
Trade regulation by rich countries against pests and disease is gradually making its way into the less developed nations. On top of safer foods, new research shows this could also bring sustainable growth.
Known as ting or amazimba, indigenous sorghum is resilient and rich in cultural and health benefits – yet crops are declining.
Technologies being developed for growing food in space have contributed to advances in agriculture and crops on Earth.
South Africa needs a multi-pronged strategy for building peaceful, sustainable neighbourhoods, communities, and a nation where the rule of law prevails.
Publicly accessible gardens are an essential part of our food system. It’s important for policymakers to understand that growing food in city gardens is central to health, food security and culture.
Top contributors
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PhD, Political Economy, Macquarie University
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Senior Lecturer in Food Systems, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology; African-American Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Research Fellow, Tegemeo Institute, Egerton University
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Senior Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Food Policy, City, University of London
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Researcher in sustainable food systems, The University of Melbourne
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Food Systems Research and Partnerships, The University of Melbourne
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Professor in Food Security; Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, University of Pretoria
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Director of the Arrell Food Institute and Professor in the Dept. of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, University of Guelph
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Senior Lecturer in Plant Biochemistry, University of Westminster
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Network and Research Manager: ARUA – UKRI GCRF FSNet Africa, University of Pretoria
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Adjunct Professor, Curtin Business School, Curtin University
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Chief Executive Officer, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research; Professorial Fellow, Fenner School for the Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Chair professor, The University of Queensland
