If China progressively increases production and becomes a consistent net exporter of maize, South Africa would have to explore markets elsewhere.
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Land grabs spearheaded by wealthy interests are accelerating deforestation, and Brazil’s National Congress is working to legitimize them.
More than 100 world leaders have pledged to end the destruction of forests by 2030 as a way to slow climate change. That will require changing how the world produces four widely used commodities.
Deforestation in Brazil was falling before 2014. Under Bolsonaro, it’s back to record highs.
Deforestation in Brazil recently reached a 12-year high, prompting France to cut soybean imports from the country.
Forests provide an essential buffer between people and wildlife — and the viruses they carry. Global agriculture is destroying forests, harming biodiversity and may be putting human life at risk.
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s dairy farmers, from farm gate prices to animal welfare concerns, and technology that could produce milk without cows.
Boycotting palm oil would increase production of other crops, such as soy, which actually require more land.
From #SoyBoy to #MilkTwitter, there’s a sinister side to milk.
As Brazil struggles through a political and economic crisis, its soybean farmers are thriving. Their growing clout could trigger new deforestation and undercut the nation’s climate change pledges.
Eating soy products such as soy milk and tofu does not ward off hot flushes and night sweats as women enter menopause. A…
Are soy milk’s environmental attributes based on substance or froth? Is soy a sustainable solution in the dairy debate? Comparative environmental analysis of different food groups is like comparing, well…
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