Sentences with phrase «of sustainable food production»

Mission is to inspire responsible land stewardship through study of the earth's natural processes and demonstrate the science, practice and culture of sustainable food production.

This guidance document presents climate - smart land use, which gives an opportunity for advancing the multiple win of sustainable food production, rural development, climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation, and ecosystem resilience.

The challenges of sustainable food production without damaging the environment for a growing human population have increased considerably.

Finally, we analyse date labels on packaging, look at insects as a source of sustainable food production and speak to small farmers about cocoa crops and production.

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Fast - casual chain Chipotle Mexican Grill added some spice to its long - running «Food With Integrity» sustainable farming campaign by teaming with Academy Award - winning design firm Moonbot Studios for The Scarecrow, an animated short film and accompanying mobile game created to increase consumer awareness of animal confinement, synthetic growth hormones, toxic pesticides and other fixtures of industrial food productFood With Integrity» sustainable farming campaign by teaming with Academy Award - winning design firm Moonbot Studios for The Scarecrow, an animated short film and accompanying mobile game created to increase consumer awareness of animal confinement, synthetic growth hormones, toxic pesticides and other fixtures of industrial food productfood production.

And with many questioning the sustainability of importing so much food from so far away, we are beginning to ask if switching to a vegetarian diet to cut emissions caused by meat production is as sustainable as one might think.

Hampton Creek also proposes evolving the standard of mayonnaise to incorporate new and more ecologically sustainable food production methods, so eggless products could be covered.

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 manner.

The Sustainable Organic Agriculture Action Network (SOAAN) is a think tank that positions Organic Agriculture and its related supply chains as a holistic, sustainable approach to the production of food and fiber for all of humSustainable Organic Agriculture Action Network (SOAAN) is a think tank that positions Organic Agriculture and its related supply chains as a holistic, sustainable approach to the production of food and fiber for all of humsustainable approach to the production of food and fiber for all of human society.

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

Witmer, Lesha (2009) Efficiency of water management, key to sustainable food production.

And, he adds, there should be more studies of the issues raised by sustainable food production.

There are plenty of other sustainable forms of food production that still need to be explored, he says, including integrated farming, conservation agriculture and mixed crop and livestock farming, each of which aim to reduce environmental impacts, enhance soil quality and keep nutrient cycles balanced.

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.

«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.

A network of organizations opposing genetically - modified organisms (GMOs) on Wednesday made an appeal to agriculture secretary Emmanuel Piñol to provide sustainable agricultural production and safe food for Filipinos.

It has founded PAC FOOD WASTE, mandated to be A Catalyst for Food Waste Packaging Solutions because smart and sustainable production and packaging technologies can help to improve the supply of fFOOD WASTE, mandated to be A Catalyst for Food Waste Packaging Solutions because smart and sustainable production and packaging technologies can help to improve the supply of fFOOD WASTE, mandated to be A Catalyst for Food Waste Packaging Solutions because smart and sustainable production and packaging technologies can help to improve the supply of fFood Waste Packaging Solutions because smart and sustainable production and packaging technologies can help to improve the supply of fFood Waste Packaging Solutions because smart and sustainable production and packaging technologies can help to improve the supply of foodfoodfood.

The SDAS audit will satisfy Kerry's requirements on quality, food safety and traceability at farm level while the evaluation of performance on sustainability criteria such as environmental management, animal health and welfare, pasture management, and health and safety will ensure more sustainable production.

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.

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 healtproduction model, in particular the National Plan on Agroecology and Organic Production, designed for rural development and healtProduction, designed for rural development and healthier food.

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.

As a net - exporter of food, but a net - importer of phosphorus, Australia also has a responsibility to encourage sustainable and ethical production of the resources that support our agriculture.

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.

Therefore, sustainable food production and consumption are indisputable practices every segment of the food supply chain must uphold.

At Real Food Farm, education coordinator Aliza Sollins led the group through a tour of the 6 acre property and explained how its production staff and AmeriCorps service members use organic and sustainable farming practices to grow fresh produce for the community.

Experts on the management and reuse of waste enlightened us on the strategies that can make food production more sustainable.

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.

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

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.

Growing awareness of organic production methods and rising disposable incomes are fuelling demand for organic & sustainable foods.

By approaching global food security from different directions, with equal emphasis on reducing waste, improving supply and working with consumers and governments to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production, we can truly make a systemic difference.

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.

The members of the European Food Sustainable Consumption and Production Round Table are identifying scientifically reliable and uniform environmental assessment methodologies for food and drink products, including product category specifications where relevant, considering their significant impacts across the entire product life - cyFood Sustainable Consumption and Production Round Table are identifying scientifically reliable and uniform environmental assessment methodologies for food and drink products, including product category specifications where relevant, considering their significant impacts across the entire product life - cyfood and drink products, including product category specifications where relevant, considering their significant impacts across the entire product life - cycle.

We examine the implications of doubling aquaculture production between now and 2050, and offer recommendations to ensure that aquaculture growth contributes to a sustainable food future.

The National Association of Retail Grocers of Australia recently highlighted that Australia's food and grocery industry is «at a crossroads» as population - driven demand grows faster than food production, pointing to challenges ahead for sustainable development.1 Water is one of the most significant and increasingly scarce resources that producers need to meet this demand.

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.

«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.

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.

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

Schroeder is also co-director of a new research entity at UC San Diego called «Food and Fuel for the 21st Century,» which is designed to apply basic research on plants to sustainable food and biofuel productFood and Fuel for the 21st Century,» which is designed to apply basic research on plants to sustainable food and biofuel productfood and biofuel production.

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

«EbA can accelerate income gains, improve health, and secure food production, all while ensuring the sustainable development of local resources.»

At the heart of the project is the idea of nutritional wellbeing; a broad concept that incorporates issues such as a balanced diet, trusting the source of food, knowing how to produce healthy meals, and sustainable food production.

Her research focuses on the development of transgenic maize genotypes resistant to Maize streak virus (MSV), which causes maize streak disease — a disease that seriously threatens sustainable food production throughout Africa.

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 me, this emphasizes the importance of GMO technology as a contribution toward sustainable food production.