Sentences with phrase «in sustainable food production»

To establish organic agriculture as an important tool in sustainable food production, the factors limiting organic yields need to be more fully understood, alongside assessments of the many social, environmental and economic benefits of organic farming systems.

According to research by Ralph Martin, the Loblaw Chair in Sustainable Food Production at the University of Guelph, that 4.5 kg of food is equal to about $ 28 every week or $ 1,465 a year.

The creation of Sachi was initiated a year ago by Associate Professor LIU Shao - Quan and his PhD student Mr CHUA Jian - Yong, who have an interest in sustainable food production.

Organized by Organic Monitor, the annual Summit seeks to foster meaningful and necessary conversations between all groups involved in the sustainable food production process.

Ph.D. in Plant Science from McGill University, Professor and Loblaw Chair in Sustainable Food Production at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph.

To establish organic agriculture as an important tool in sustainable food production, the factors limiting organic yields need to be more fully understood, alongside assessments of the many social, environmental and economic benefits of organic farming systems.

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In its most recent report on the state of global fisheries, the United Nations» Food and Agriculture Organization warned that 90 percent of the world's fish stocks are fully or overfished, and increasing production to meet the world's growing demand for animal protein can't be done in a sustainable manneIn its most recent report on the state of global fisheries, the United Nations» Food and Agriculture Organization warned that 90 percent of the world's fish stocks are fully or overfished, and increasing production to meet the world's growing demand for animal protein can't be done in a sustainable mannein a sustainable manner.

Installment 8 of Creating a Sustainable Food Future explores the potential to improve water management in rice production in order to reduce agricultural...

Future studies on organic agriculture and other sustainable farming techniques should examine not just economics, but soil quality, biodiversity impacts and other aspects of food production in order to make better comparisons between different forms of agriculture, said Crowder.

As more consumers become interested in and educated about sustainable food production, the trend continues to grow and become more mainstream.

In this webinar, we'll share strategies tailored for the food and beverage industry, including how to improve business performance by understanding losses, implementing sustainable improvements and achieving a higher, more flexible and predictable production.

«The Sustainable Consumption Institute encourages staff and students to think about the sustainability of the food they eat, and to play their part in reducing carbon emission associated with meat production,» says Lynda McIntosh, the SCI's communications and marketing manager.

The strategy contributes toward global action on reducing food waste by aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 12 — ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns — in the United Nations Transforming our world: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DSustainable Development Goal 12 — ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns — in the United Nations Transforming our world: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Dsustainable consumption and production patterns — in the United Nations Transforming our world: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable DSustainable Development.

For example, the upcoming Sustainable Foods Summit in San Francisco kicks off Jan. 18 - 20 with seminar sessions and interactive workshops dedicated to food production and supply chain sustainability and the impacts of food and packaging waste.

Food makers need to scrutinise what is fed to the livestock used in their products in order to develop a more sustainable production system that will be able to feed the world's growing population, forecast to reach 9bn people by 2040, a new report by...

The 2014 program schedule included: culinary demonstrations centered around adventurous flavors and new menu trends; presentations and panel discussions focused on sustainable agricultural practices, the role of wheat in our diet vs. seekers of gluten - free options, and water issues affecting food production; discussions on how American menus are often shaped by millennials, health and nutrition concerns, and global cuisines; a Friday field trip to the CIA Farm in St. Helena and through Marin and Sonoma Counties to visit Pozzi Ranch, Dutton Ranch (where Valley Ford Cheese Company joined), and Gourmet Mushrooms with tastings and presentations by the farmers as well as farm bureau and land trust experts; and the exciting and interactive Saturday Market Basket Exercise, where attendees were divided into six teams to develop menu concepts using sponsor products for the following categories:

Creating paper from cocoa husks, and achieving food industry certification for its use in packaging edible products of all kinds, is a great achievement and is another example of James Cropper developing industry - leading solutions for even more sustainable methods of paper production.»

Despite the region's large production of sustainable foods, local markets are small in size, according to Organic Monitor.

The challenges associated with sustainable food production and local consumption will be a central focus of the Sustainable Foods Summit scheduled for March 27 to March 28 in Sao Pausustainable food production and local consumption will be a central focus of the Sustainable Foods Summit scheduled for March 27 to March 28 in Sao PauSustainable Foods Summit scheduled for March 27 to March 28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

In a video message Laudemir André Muller, Minister for Agrarian Development, Brazil, talked about a set of public policies for a more sustainable production model, in particular the National Plan on Agroecology and Organic Production, designed for rural development and healthier fooIn a video message Laudemir André Muller, Minister for Agrarian Development, Brazil, talked about a set of public policies for a more sustainable production model, in particular the National Plan on Agroecology and Organic Production, designed for rural development and healtproduction model, in particular the National Plan on Agroecology and Organic Production, designed for rural development and healthier fooin particular the National Plan on Agroecology and Organic Production, designed for rural development and healtProduction, designed for rural development and healthier food.

At its core is a focus on building Ireland's reputation as a world leader in safe, sustainable agriculture and food production, whilst enhancing competitiveness by supporting innovation and building export capabilities.

To continue building my capacity in the field of plant pathology so I can provide farmers with practical scientific solutions to reducing in - crop and post-harvest losses, thereby contributing to sustainable food production, increased financial stability and food security.

Case Study 2: From Plant Wastes to Sustainable Aquafeeds — The NovacqTM Case History Dr Cedric J. Simon, Senior Research Scientist in Aquaculture Nutrition, Integrated Sustainable Aquaculture Production, Agriculture and Food Business Unit, CSIRO

Ireland is recognised as a world leader in high quality, sustainable food production.

To promote more sustainable production, in 2012 Bord Bia launched Origin Green, a national program that brings together government, the private sector and food producers to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets.

30 March 2017, Rome - FAO and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have agreed to cooperate more closely to support sustainable rice production in developing countries to improve food security and livelihoods while safeguarding natural resources.

Meeting the world's future food and nutritional needs in a sustainable way presents critical development challenges, underscoring the urgent need for action to enhance production while minimizing the environmental footprint of rice systems and their vulnerability to climate change.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Experts gathering at the 5th Responsible Business Forum (RBF) on Food and Agriculture have stressed the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to upscale the sharing of proven best practices in sustainable rice production among Asia's smallholder rice farmers.

To this day, the Northern California trailblazing company stands unequivocally behind the organic label's integrity in sustainable agriculture and organic food production.

In an effort to run greener, leaner and more sustainable facilities, many food and drink companies have considered making the switch to LED lighting in their production, packaging, warehousing and / or commercial outletIn an effort to run greener, leaner and more sustainable facilities, many food and drink companies have considered making the switch to LED lighting in their production, packaging, warehousing and / or commercial outletin their production, packaging, warehousing and / or commercial outlets.

Making Europe's production, consumption and trade in food environmentally sustainable is possible, but it will require a major shift in public attitudes, policies and knowledge and seizing current opportunities for change, according to a newly published European Environment Agency (EEA) report.

The food industry needs to take greater steps towards sustainable development — one of the key messages from the Sustainable Foods Summit 2015, hosted in Amsterdam on June 4 - 5, 2015, also citing soil fertility, carbon management, regulatory framework, and sustainable food production as major areas sustainable development — one of the key messages from the Sustainable Foods Summit 2015, hosted in Amsterdam on June 4 - 5, 2015, also citing soil fertility, carbon management, regulatory framework, and sustainable food production as major areas Sustainable Foods Summit 2015, hosted in Amsterdam on June 4 - 5, 2015, also citing soil fertility, carbon management, regulatory framework, and sustainable food production as major areas sustainable food production as major areas of concern.

They have a role to play in sustainable livestock production by preventing waste and inefficiencies caused by disease, and help provide a safe supply of food from healthy animals.

It echoes community concerns over weaknesses in the region's food system and seeks to make fresh food more equitably accessible, to ensure that sustainable food production remains a viable career, and to strengthen the connections between the region's food producers and residents.

«This Agreement, in enhancing the implementation of the [2015 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change], including its objective, aims to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change, in the context of sustainable development and efforts to eradicate poverty, including by: (a) Holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change; (b) Increasing the ability to adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change and foster climate resilience and low greenhouse gas emissions development, in a manner that does not threaten food production; and (c) Making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate - resilient development.

«Changes in dairy industry benefit dairy cattle health, consumers: Dairy industry increasing food production in a sustainable manner while meeting consumers» expectations.»

Perhaps the men in the study should have read Consumed, journalist Elton's optimistic road map to global sustainable food production.

The study is also in keeping with the theme of the challenge «Sustainable Resources: Food, Energy, and Water,» which will develop strategies that link optimized agricultural practices, water management, and energy production

The new study comes as the debate about the role of livestock in sustainable global food production intensifies.

The National Research Programme «Healthy Nutrition and Sustainable Food Production» (NRP 69) explores new ways in which the Swiss population could be encouraged to adopt a healthier diet.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Experts gathering at the 5th Responsible Business Forum (RBF) on Food and Agriculture have stressed the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to upscale the sharing of proven best practices in sustainable rice production among Asia's smallholder rice farmers.

«It's Food From Thought in a renewable rather than a managed context - how choices impact production, how we manage to make production more sustainable and still provide enough food.&raFood From Thought in a renewable rather than a managed context - how choices impact production, how we manage to make production more sustainable and still provide enough food.&rafood.»

Universities should work with funding bodies to reverse the decline in subjects relevant to a sustainable intensification of food crop production, such as agronomy, plant physiology, pathology and general botany, soil science, environmental microbiology, weed science and entomology.

Performance Plants Inc.'s proven suite of biotech products in two distinct but complementary industries — food production and renewable clean energy — provide the most direct path to building a sustainable and profitable future for the world.

The collaboration, supported by the CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF), sought to increase farmers» income through a sustainable farming practice By intensifying food production in favorable pockets of the uplands, pressure on less favorable but more fragile areas will decreFood (CPWF), sought to increase farmers» income through a sustainable farming practice By intensifying food production in favorable pockets of the uplands, pressure on less favorable but more fragile areas will decrefood production in favorable pockets of the uplands, pressure on less favorable but more fragile areas will decrease.

Cricket flour is growing in popularity because of its high protein content an sustainable production... but would you eat cricket based foods?

«Buying local supports a more sustainable food system because true sustainability goes beyond the methods used in food production to include every step that brings food from farm to plate.»

Every so often, farming processes included adding harmful toxins in herbicides and pesticides, not mentioning the feeding of animals in confined conditions which has drastically changed food production from the small local and sustainable farm model that the informed general population would want.

Something not to ignore is also the impact of the coconut sugar production on the environment which is by far more sustainable and respectful of the earth than e.g. cane sugar production; it was even named the most sustainable sweetener in the world last year, by The United Nations» Food and Agriculture organization.The wholewheat flour can easily be switched to a regular rice flour, or also a regular wheat flour if you don't mind the gluten.

Emily received her M.A. in Food Studies where she spent time studying food through various disciplines, including business, culture, history, sustainable agriculture, and the journey food takes from production to consumptFood Studies where she spent time studying food through various disciplines, including business, culture, history, sustainable agriculture, and the journey food takes from production to consumptfood through various disciplines, including business, culture, history, sustainable agriculture, and the journey food takes from production to consumptfood takes from production to consumption.