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#InTheNews | Fairness on Your Plate: How Diverse Food Systems Support Farmers and Fight Market Fluctuations. «It’s well documented that farmers and producers rarely receive fair prices when they sell to large retailers such as supermarkets. Therefore, by building diverse supply chains and buying directly from producers, local food systems can be resilient to global market price fluctuations and weather events in other regions of the world.»   #EmbraceDiversity #BalancedDiet #SustainableAgriculture #HealthyEcosystems #NurtureBiodiversity #AgroecologyMatters #FoodForThought #InclusiveNutrition #SeasonalEating #CommunityWellbeing   via Innovation News Network https://lnkd.in/dVEq53jb

“If you look at how our diet has changed in the last 30 years, there is much more variety and much more novelty. That continues to be a real driver for the food industry and the agri-food sector as a whole, so it would certainly make sense for our farmers and our agricultural sector to continue responding to that trend.” James Phillips BBSRC Following Agri-TechE’s successful event Novel Crops and Fresh Thinking, novel crops are still the talk of the town. Our Members BBSRC and NIAB were recently interviewed by Dan Saladino on BBC Radio 4's 'The Food Programme’, in an episode entitled A Food Rethink: Lessons from a Food Shortage. James Phillips considered the range of potential disruptions that threaten the reliable and secure supply of our food as well as possible solutions including broadening the types of crops we grow in the UK – from newer, more resilient varieties to completely ‘novel’ crops. In the mid 20th century oats were replaced by wheat. Could we be on the cusp on another shift... to chickpeas? NIAB’s Dr Phil Howell discussed his research in farming UK chickpeas - a legume that can be milled into a flour that can be used as an egg substitute as a binding agent. Find out more about how novel crops can be brought into the rotation to improve resilience and profit: https://lnkd.in/e7wwauXG #research #food #farming #agritech #bbc

Yup, 100% true and I actually have a degree in 2 of those…. BS Engineering & BS Agribusiness (Dairy Management) But, if asked about doing it again I’d change 2 things: 1. More business content, I focused on the engineering. Time & experience has taught me more of a business background would have been helpful at times. 2. Just Do 1 program - MS Agricultural Engineering / Business

What is the trend in meat consumption in the U.S.? (Quotes from The Good Men Project, December 30, 2023) According to recent statistics, a significant portion of the younger population in the United States, specifically those under the age of 50, have already experimented with plant-based meat alternatives. Despite the fact that it may seem like positive news, benefiting both animals and the environment, it is important to note that it only represents a minor impact on the billion-dollar conventional meat industry. Even with shifts in the variety of meat consumed, individuals residing in the U.S. continue to increase their meat consumption. ** https://lnkd.in/dsjjjg-4 **

Bill Gates and The Insect Brigade Bill Gates, joined by his cronies at the World Economic Forum, has long been the harbinger of our insect-eating future. According to them, our traditional dietary staples—like red meat and chicken—are far too “carbon-intensive” to align with the lofty ideals of Agenda 2030 and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Thus, in a bizarre twist of fate, crickets and mealworms are being positioned as the new steak and chicken breast. https://lnkd.in/eCSPHz2i

You can eat #chicken without actually killing #chickens. Learn how #cultivatedmeat can become a #gamechanger in how we eat, and in lowering the #environmentalimpact of our #dietary choices. Hat-tip Cbs Sunday Morning Inc (CBS). #climatesolutions #food #foodsustainability #meat #meatindustry #sustainability #climatesolution https://lnkd.in/g8DtTp8K

State-Level Local Food Purchasing Initiatives The image shows U.S. states with Local Food Purchasing Incentive (LFPI) Programs. These programs are essential for promoting local agriculture and ensuring fresh and nutritious food in communities. #LocalFoods #Sustainability #FamilyFarming

How does #certifiedbeef contribute to market growth and address evolving #consumerpreferences in the beef industry? Certified beef, through its assurance of #quality, #safety, and #ethicalpractices, responds to shifting consumer values, fostering trust and access to #nichemarkets. These certifications, verifying #organic, #humane, or sustainable attributes, not only align with consumer consciousness but also drive market growth by promoting #transparency and catering to evolving preferences. Key Market Players: Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, Agri Beef CO., NH FOODS LIMITED,American Foods Group, Cargill, Explore More Insights: https://lnkd.in/dnqk8NkE #AlliedMarketResearch #QualityAssurance #EthicalFarming #SustainableMeat #ConsumerTrust #NicheMarkets #BeefIndustry #TransparencyInFood #EcoFriendlyEating #HealthyChoices #GrassFedBeef #PremiumQualityMeat #CulinaryDelights #EthicalAgriculture #NutrientRich #FarmToTable #SustainableFarming #ConsciousConsumption #BeefCuts

The next revolution in agriculture will be driven by consumers. If you still happen to get unhealthy food as part of the broken food system that prevails now and gets concentrated in future, don't blame the corporate, policy makers and farmers but blame yourself. It means you as consumer have failed to demand safe and healthy food. My article. Web link here: https://lnkd.in/g5WCmtk4 #safefood #agroecology #toxicagriculture #sustainability #sustainableagriculture #healthyfood #environment #ecology #farmversities