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The EU’s Green Deal – Farming, Food Analysis

December 16, 2019 ARC

Here we present key facts and statements from the EU’s Green Deal document, with brief analysis from ARC2020. From an agri-food perspective, the Green Deal document in the main refers to an as yet undeveloped document, the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy document. This is due in 2020, after a period of consultation. However we can already read between the lines and see where the fault lines for future discussions and battles are. […]

CSOs Open Letter on the Farm to Fork strategy to Achieve Sustainable Food Systems

December 13, 2019 ARC

ARC2020 is one of 30 civil society organisations have written an open letter in order to highlight the priorities and actions that the F2F strategy should have in order to provide a coherent response to societal concerns about biodiversity, climate change, health, income of all workers in the food chain, social equity and animal welfare, amongst others. […]

Tweets of the Week – 50/2019

December 13, 2019 ARC

Hand picked by ARC2020 […]

COP25 climate summit: Action must include divestment, decolonization and resistance

December 12, 2019 ARC

We are in the midst of a global environmental crisis and the sense of urgency becomes ever more evident with each additional story of climate disasters, ecological tipping points and climate records being shattered somewhere in the world. How deep do our adjustments really have to be? […]

Europe Green Deal – background explainer

December 11, 2019 ARC

As the European Commission today announces what its green deal will be like, how will agriculture, food and rural Europe play its part? Will this green deal be white wash, or will it have substance? And will a just transition help Europe’s workers farmers and all citizens make the change? […]

Is There Space for Rewilding on Organic Farms?

December 9, 2019 ARC

Oliver Moore spoke with Irish organic cattle farmer Sean Butler about rewilding and organic farming. The west-of-Ireland man is already starting to encourage nature to come back – but could CAP help? […]

Tweets of the Week – 49/2019

December 6, 2019 ARC

Hand picked by ARC2020 […]

Stefan Doeblin Talks Organic Seeds

December 1, 2019 Hannes Lorenzen

The EU’s rules on certified organic seeds are finally due to change from 2021. Why is this happening, and what is the sector doing to prepare? Stefan Doeblin works in the development of organic seeds. Here Hannes Lorenzen interviews him on this fascinating topic. […]

What would really happen to GHG Emissions if England and Wales went Organic?

November 26, 2019 ARC

A recent study from Cranfield University, published in Nature Communications, claims that Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions would increase in England and Wales, were these two countries to convert to 100% organic. This is because without dietary change, imports into England and Wales would increase. But is this the whole story? […]

Comparing Organic, Agroecological and Regenerative Farming part 3 – Regenerative

November 26, 2019 Andrea Beste

In this three part series we present an analysis by Dr. Andrea Beste on the similarities, differences and synergies between the organic, agroecological and regenerative farming movements. Part three here outlines the relatively new regenerative agriculture movement. A German version of the entire series is also available if you click through. […]

Comparing Organic, Agroecological and Regenerative Farming part 2 – Agroecology

November 26, 2019 Andrea Beste

In this new three part series we present an analysis by Dr. Andrea Beste on the similarities, differences and synergies between the organic, agroecological and regenerative farming movements. Part two here outlines the history and current status of agroecology. A German version of the entire series is also available below. […]

How Germany helps Asian Rice Farmers Cut Emissions

November 19, 2019 Hans Wetzels

Methane emissions from rice play a significant but much overlooked part in global climate change, research shows. The German Development ministry supports research programs in Asia to counter the threat and help farmers. […]

Agroecology Europe Forum – Focus on No-Till

November 18, 2019 Oliver Moore

There is something of an incongruity between organic and no till approaches to cereal and vegetable production. Both approaches emphasise building soil organic matter. However weed control is difficult in organic, without at least some minor soil disturbance. At a recent Agroecology Europe Forum in Greece, there were some promising signs of progress. […]

What is Grass Fed Beef all About?

November 10, 2019 Peter Dunne

What is grass fed beef all about? How does it compare to certified organic beef? And what’s emerging to give the consumer the best of both worlds? Peter Dunne unpacks the issues. […]

Rural Dialogues | Intergenerational Collaboration in the Vineyards of Southern France

November 6, 2019 Natasha Foote

Lack of access to affordable land is one they key obstacles to new farming entrants. The sector is suffering from a seriously aging population which puts the future of European small-scale farming at risk. How can we encourage more young people to get into the profession when access to land is so tricky? Natasha Foote talks us through the problem and explores one exciting approach on the vineyards of Southern France. […]