In part 6 of this series, we’re exploring how efficient conventional and organic farming are. We’ll look at their efficiency in using resources such as fertilizers, energy etc. and whether these resources are renewable or nonrenewable. Farming will face some extraordinary challenges once some of our finite resources are depleted. But solutions are available! [available as audio]
Which farming system is better adapted to climate change: organic or conventional farming? In this series, I’m exploring organic vs. conventional farming regarding climate change adaption… [available as audio]
Is organic farming worse for climate change than conventional farming? Which farming system is truly sustainable? To answer these questions, let’s look at some recent studies… [available as audio]
We probably all agree that we should save useful species such as bees and other pollinators. But what about all those species that don’t benefit us as humans? Why should we conserve all species? [5 min reading time]
We all rely on biodiversity for a living, wether we’re aware of it or not. Biodiversity is rapidly declinining, so hopes are high that organic farming could offer a solution. But is it really better for biodiversity than conventional farming? [audio available]
We are now losing about 1 percent of our topsoil every year. Soil fertility is crucial for the survival of humankind. Can organic farming be an answer to this struggle? [available as audio]
Farming is more than just the production of food! For example, it affects water – the essence of all life. Losing a source of fresh water means losing independence and a healthy environment. [available as audio]
Farming is so much more than just the production of food! It affects our environment, our health, our lives. Are conventional and organic farming any different in how they affect our ecosystems? [available as audio]
Worldwide, we rely on very few crops to ensure food security. And of these crops, we cultivate only few different varieties. This can have disastrous effects, as you will find out in the story of the banana. The environmental, social and economic consequences of our narrowing diversity are becoming increasingly visible. It is time to act in order to find sustainable solutions!
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Could community supported agriculture be the farming model of the future? It certainly is a step in the right direction, as it values agriculture and food very highly. It connects farmers and consumers as no other form of agriculture does. And it provides people with seasonal, locally produced organic food. With so many farmers barely being able to live from the prices they are paid… [6.5 min reading time]
