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Cork 2.0 – where now for Rural Development?
What may turn out to be a very important EU Commission Rural Development event is being held in Cork, Ireland, this coming Monday. Oliver Moore explains why. […]
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Leadsom faces post-Brexit anger from both farmers and environmentalists
Andrea Leadsom, the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, faces an unenviable task: putting farmers out of business. Those that survive will rely on advanced pesticides and intensified, genetically-modified crops. […]
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Agroecology Alternatives to Pesticides and Herbicides | Part 1
With mixed signals being sent to farmers by EU authorities on pesticides and herbicides, what other options are there for food producers? Part 1 in a two part series by Oliver Moore. […]
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UK | Leadsom Unpacked – From Fracking to Farming
As has been the case with the UK’s new post-Brexit referendum Ministers, the now head of farming, food, rural affairs and environment has made some unusual utterances in the recent past. Peter Crosskey let’s us get to know Andrea Leadsom a little better. […]
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New UK Minister Leadsom’s Plans for Agri Payments
The UK’s new Minister with responsibility for farming and food may want to change how CAP and subsidies work. Pillar 1 type payments may be dropped and the delicate balance between farming and nature – especially on farms – may change radically. Miles King explains. […]
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ARC2020 Hosts Milk Crisis Debate
ARC2020’s next debate will be on the collapse in farm incomes, including in particular the milk price collapse. The causes, the consequences and most importantly the ways out of the current untenable situation will be explored in this debate over the coming weeks. […]
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Organic vs Conventional – which is the most sustainable?
When considering sustainability – and not just yield – how does organic farming compare to conventional? Recently published research, encompassing 40 years of studies, points to organic outperforming conventional in nearly all areas. But will this mean better support for organic farming in the CAP? […]
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Ukraine’s Grain – Breadbasket for Oligarchs?
Ukraine’s is in the news again after the Dutch vote against a free trade agreement between the EU and that state. But what do we know about its agricultural sector? Well, its booming. However, questions are being raised as to whom this new agrarian growth is actually benefiting; the rural population or established farming corporations? […]
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Livestock Debate – it’s a wrap (for now!) #LivestockDebate
In this series, our authors and readers have approached the livestock debate from many perspectives – climate, animal ethics, economic and more. So what have we learned? […]
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Soil in the EU – Institution Inertia & People Progress
People are stepping up to protect Europe’s soil. Will the Institutions? Guest post by Mario Catizzone. […]
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CAP Cuts E1 Billion From Environmentally Friendly Farming
Despite the rhetoric, this CAP is less green than the last one. Here’s why. […]
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Pssst! The Answer is in the Soil! #LivestockDebate
Is a kilo of meat really as bad as flying to New York? Or does the soil store enough carbon to cope? Guest post by Miles King. […]
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Behind Closed Doors – the Vulnerability of Big Meat. #LivestockDebate
IATP’s Ben Lilliston exposes the vulnerability of big meat – from mass gassings and manure lagoons to climate change and human rights. Part of our #LivestockDebate Series. […]
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#LivestockDebate – Climate Destroyer or Saviour via Soil?
We’re hosting a written debate on livestock and how it contributes – or otherwise – to a sustainable diet in the fullest sense. Join us! […]
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Understanding the Nature of Peace
Following terrorist attacks and retaliatory bombings, read Understanding the Nature of Peace. A joint article by Hannes Lorenzen (ARC2020) and Juliette Majot (IATP) which places these awful occurrences in a rural, farming and food context. […]