Scientific research has proven that consumption of organic food diminishes the risk of cancer and that organic agriculture creates more value than its conventional counterpart. Despite this, governments are not yet firmly committed to promote it.
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April 2023 – The “food and agricultural transition” is ongoing – The analysis of nine changes (digital technologies, biotechnology, agroecology, bioeconomy, urban agriculture, novel foods, reorganization of research and investments, and financialization) provides clues on the direction the world is taking. [read]
23 September 2020 – Farmers: poisoned lives – Two testimonies demonstrate the difficulties met by new rural dwellers, particularly if they farm differently from local farmers. [read]
31 October 2019 – The dangers of a “partial” impact analysis: the example of a study on the impact of a 100% conversion to organic farming in England and Wales – The critical review of this study illustrates how difficult it is to analyse all dimensions of the food transition and how limiting the scope of research impairs the message sent to decision-makers and the public at large. [read]
13 July 2017 – Our food system: some reasons for hope…The strong growth of organic products and of fair trade shows that some positive changes are taking place. [read]
9 September 2015 – Ecological farming at the center of the food system called for by Greenpeace – A plea for an ecological farming that combines modern science and innovation with respect for nature and biodiversity. [read]