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Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment and for people – evidence from Ghana and Malawi
2+ week, 2+ day ago (537+ words) Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in hand with increased greenhouse gas emissions,…...
Local food systems need to prioritize job quality alongside ethical food production
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1042+ words) Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their “promise of difference.” Research supports several benefits associated with local food systems, although not without nuances and controversy. These benefits include their ability to…...
What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to know
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (891+ words) Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the beginnings of agriculture. Yet scientists are still learning what happens inside our…...
Aldi is famous for its ‘dupes’. Where’s the line between clever lookalike and copyright breach?
3+ day, 24+ min ago (847+ words) It’s a familiar experience for many Australians. Shopping at discount supermarket chain Aldi, you see an off-brand product that looks similar to a major brand’s product you know and love. You decide to buy it, because not only does it…...
Lunchbox labour is back — here’s how Canada’s new school food program can grow
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1057+ words) The grind of packing school lunches is returning for many families this fall. Ensuring children’s access to nutritious food at school is a daily act of care that fuels their learning, nutritional well-being and sense of connection. But this essential…...
People forage for wild food in public spaces in South African cities – how to plan for this
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (790+ words) Foraging, the act of gathering wild plant and animal materials from the environment, is becoming more and more popular in cities around the world. In South African cities, some people pick wild berries and imifino (wild spinach) in open areas,…...
The Mocha monopoly: how Yemen’s dominance of the global coffee trade birthed the Houthi rebels
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (990+ words) The Red Sea often makes headlines as the launch site for attacks on oil tankers and infrastructure by the Houthi rebels, a political and religious group that controls much of the northern and western areas of Yemen. But the history…...
Can you eat too much tinned tuna?
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (604+ words) Tinned tuna is affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need cooking, making it a convenient and nutritious lunchtime staple. Here’s how much you can eat....
Climate change may halve omega-3 fatty acids in fish and the organisms they eat
4+ day, 49+ min ago (982+ words) You’ve probably heard eating fish and other seafood is good for your health. One of the main reasons is that seafood is an excellent source of two important omega-3 fats called EPA and DHA. EPA and DHA are critical for…...
South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (560+ words) South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain. An estimated 10.3 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in the country,…...