#FoodSecurity

[nando161mando]

This is what happens to all of the unsold apples

[heelanhomestead]

We don’t do it very often, but today we’re having a sunday roast. We’ve already harvested the potatoes, carrots, parsnips to roast. Next some sugar snap peas and some of our purple sprouting broccoli from the garden … it’s so pretty it almost seems a shame to eat it … almost 😉 I’m really looking forward to a lovely Sunday lunch with family … 😋

[ivygorgon]

AN OPEN LETTER to THE U.S. CONGRESS

Support the Food Date Labeling Act (H.R. 3159 and S. 1484)

730 so far! Help us get to 1,000 signers!

Food waste is a huge problem in our country, so I am writing to ask that you support the Food Date Labeling Act (H.R. 3159 and S. 1484).

This bill would clear up confusion about “best-used-by” and other labels by establishing requirements for quality and discard dates in food packaging. Currently, there is no federal regulation for date labels. This means that consumers, confused by different types of labels, end up discarding edible food. 

Food waste results in households wasting money and exacerbates climate change. Food waste is responsible for about 6% of total US GHG emissions. The nonprofit ReFED found that reducing food waste could generate $73 billion in financial benefit, recover the equivalent of 4 billion meals for food insecure individuals, save 4 trillion gallons of water, and avoid 75 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually in the US.
 
Thank you for your support of legislation that would enable consumers to save money while mitigating climate change.

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[todaynewspakistan0]

🌾✨ A Historic Moment for Pakistan's Agriculture! 🇵🇰

Did you know that in the first two months of FY25, Pakistan's rice exports surged by 98.58%? 📈🍚 This leap, driven by an impressive increase in basmati rice exports, showcases the resilience and potential of our farmers.

Join us in celebrating this achievement and understanding the factors that contribute to our growing agricultural sector. Let's keep the momentum going!

[market-insider]

Market Report on Vertical Farming Products: Understanding Size, Share, and Growth Trajectories

The global vertical farming market size is expected to reach USD USD 24.95 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2023 to 2030. Increased use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for producing crops is likely to spur market demand over the forecast period. Information obtained from the sensors is stored on the cloud and analyzed to perform the required actions. The growing automation in agriculture and increasing use of big data and predictive analytics for maximizing yields are also likely to drive the market.

Vertical farming is effective in ensuring stability in crop production and maintaining reliability even in adverse climatic conditions. It provides multiple benefits over the traditional farming technique, such as less use of water, the lesser need for agrochemicals, and low dependence on agricultural labor. Vertical farming makes use of metal reflectors and artificial lighting to maximize natural sunlight.

Genetically modified organisms and the environmental and health effects of pesticides and other non-natural substances that are used for increasing agricultural production have encouraged consumers to adopt organic foods. According to the Organic Trade Association, the U.S. organic industry sales increased by around 5% in 2019 owing to the increased investment in infrastructure and education. As per the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, the handlers and growers of organic products need to comply with the regulations.

Artificial lighting helps in extending the hours of natural daylight, which further increases the health, growth rate, and yield of the plants. Artificial lighting such as high-pressure sodium lighting and LED lighting can extend the availability of crops (throughout a season). LED lighting systems produce a dual-band color spectrum and generate low heat. They are anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period.

A hydroponic system is a method of growing plants without soil. A hydroponic system eliminates the need for pesticides and artificial ripening agents and helps in producing nutritionally-rich vegetables. However, factors such as high initial investment and fewer crop varieties are likely to restrain the market growth.

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Vertical Farming Market Report Highlights

The escalating production of biopharmaceutical products is anticipated to drive the market

The shipping container segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022. Shipping container-based farming uses less water than traditional farming with drip irrigation. Shipping containers can be easily stacked, modified, recycled, and refurbished at a lower cost. Additionally, the excess availability of unused shipping containers across the region will likely influence segment growth over the forecast period

The hardware segment accounted the largest market share in 2022. The hardware plays a significant role in maintaining the environment of the indoor farms. The segment is further categorized into climate control systems, lighting systems, sensors, and irrigation systems, which enables the cultivation of indoor-grown crops

The fruits vegetables, & herbs segment is also expected to have considerable growth over the forecast period. The increasing cultivation of commonly grown fruits and vegetables in greenhouses is driving the segment growth. Crops grown in vertical farming provide maximum profit to companies involved in their cultivation

Based on offering, the climate control segment is expected to witness high growth over the forecast period as the growth of crops can be controlled by monitoring and adjusting the concentrations of minerals

By growing mechanism, the aeroponics segment is expected to observe considerable growth over the forecast period as the aeroponics facilitate fast growth in plants (under normal conditions)

The North American regional market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the expansion of small-scale, commercial vertical farms

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We have segmented the global vertical farming market report based on structure, growing mechanism, crop category and region.

[albertmax20]

Sha’Carri Richardson reveals her favorite foods in Dallas, including Oak Cliff

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[growninhaiti]

@essenseofyi just harvested yet another jackfruit! We have 3 trees currently filled with fruit and another 8 in hat are flowering for the first time. Looks like we’ll be having jackfruit all year at this rate. I’m not complaining 🤤 . . @essenseofyi sot rekòlte yon lòt djaka! Nou gen 3 pye kounye a plen ak fwi ak yon lòt 8 ki gen flè pou premye fwa. Sanble nou pral gen rekòlt djaka tout ane a nan ritm sa a. Mwen pa nan plenyen 🤤 . . #growninhaiti #jackfruit #djaka #haiti #ayiti #fruit #foodsecurity #harvest #foodforest #regenerativefoodsystems #abundance #growth #community https://www.instagram.com/p/CoLYOT_O19F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pranshueq]

All Food Testing Services in Kolkata, West Bengal

Description:- All food testing services in and around Kolkata. NABL accredited and well equipped lab for food microbial testing, nutritional labeling and shelf life testing.

[nature420world]

Unveiling the Plight: The Negative Impact of Seed Theft on Indigenous Communities

The theft of seeds from indigenous communities has far-reaching consequences, posing a grave threat to their cultural identity, food security, and sustainable practices. In this exploration, we shed light on the alarming repercussions of seed theft, underscoring the urgent need to address this issue. From the loss of traditional crops to the disruption of ecosystems and the erosion of indigenous rights, the impacts are both profound and multifaceted. Together, we must stand against seed theft and advocate for the preservation and empowerment of indigenous communities.

Effects of Seed Theft on Indigenous Communities:

Loss of Cultural Heritage: Seed theft undermines indigenous communities' ability to preserve their cultural practices and pass down traditional knowledge.

Threat to Food Security: The theft of indigenous seeds disrupts local food systems, reducing access to nutritious and culturally significant crops.

Erosion of Biodiversity: Seed theft contributes to the loss of diverse plant varieties, weakening ecosystems and diminishing resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

Disruption of Livelihoods: Indigenous farmers face economic hardships as their seed sovereignty is compromised, affecting their self-sustainability and economic independence.

Violation of Indigenous Rights: Seed theft infringes upon the rights of indigenous communities to control and protect their traditional seeds, exacerbating historical injustices.

Together, let us raise awareness about the negative impact of seed theft on indigenous communities and work towards promoting justice, preservation, and empowerment.

[meaganelaine]

5 Easy & Cheap Meal Ideas from the Garden

5 Easy & Cheap Meal Ideas from the Garden

Growing your own vegetables means you get to try a variety of ways of enjoying those fresh ingredients. We often forget that vegetables can be the star of the show, well not after you try these easy and cheap meal ideas that you can make fresh right from the garden. Are you interested in growing and preserving food to have better food security at Home? Check out this article ‘Food security at…

[llewelynpritch]

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i) Explain how and why the Muskrat Falls lower Churchill industrial project, Labrador, NL, Canada is a valid, reliable example of unrealistic hydro 'megadam', methane-generating, methyl-mercury, neurotoxic poison-producing, corrupting, colonial, constitutionally corrosive construction.

ii) An unrealistic project that exists within shameful British Crown, Canadian, NL Provincial and Federal ‘legal’ mismanagement tradition.

iii) A contradictory unethical, immoral, constitutionally corrosive, criminal jurisdiction.

iv) A capitalist, corporate, fossil fuel unsustainable development.

v) Enforced by corrupt criminal justice systems, immoral failed leadership UK CA: a root cause of our planet's cost of living climate crisis.

vi) Rapid disinvestment and no new investment is imperative.

vii) Why not protect our sacred waters by draining, mitigating such unconscionable Muskrat Falls megadam reservoirs without delay and revoke similar unsafe hydro megadam operating licences worldwide to prevent further ecological, ecocidal and climatic suicide?

viii) No such new fossil fuel, megadam methane developments should be licensed - assisting Mother Earth stay within 2 degrees Centigrade average global warming by rapidly cutting, rapidly accelerating, atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. #AI #OpenSource #ChatGPT #Perplexity Llewelyn Pritchard MA 17 July 2023

[heelanhomestead]

So excited ... our new hens have started to lay. Their eggs may be a wee bit smaller at the moment, but we're so grateful for every single one.

It's a good day and I have the biggest smile on my face.

Thank you girls … 🐓🥚🍳🥰

[geohoneylovers]

Explore the challenges of food security and planetary health with Geohoney. Discover solutions to navigate these pressing threats together. Join us now!

[ivygorgon]

An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Upgrade the security of electronic benefit cards and protect families in need!

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I understand that a bipartisan and bicameral group of lawmakers have introduced the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act to upgrade the security of electronic benefit cards and protect families in need. I support this bill! To date, tens of millions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been stolen by criminals exploiting lax security of SNAP electronic benefit cards. Congress has spent years pressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture to require states to issue cards with secure chips rather than magnetic strips that can be easily cloned by criminals. Despite those requests, USDA has failed to update security regulations for benefit cards. This bill would remedy that. The Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act addresses fraud by directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to update its cybersecurity regulations to ensure SNAP benefits cannot be easily stolen by criminals. It’s a no-brainer—Congress must pass this legislation. Millions of Americans use SNAP to support themselves and their families. With outdated card technology, we are leaving their benefits vulnerable to cybersecurity theft and leaving families at risk of being unable to put food on the table every day. This must change. Thanks.

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[hammeroftruth5]

Greenyard Fresh, a major producer of frozen vegetables, has faced a number of food safety issues in recent years. In 2016, a Listeria outbreak linked to their frozen vegetables occurred in several countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, resulting in 9 deaths and 33 illnesses in the US alone.

In 2018, Greenyard Fresh faced legal action in the UK after a salmonella outbreak was linked to one of its products, affecting over 50 people in the UK. The company was found to have failed to implement adequate food safety measures and was fined £9 million, one of the largest fines ever imposed in the UK for a food safety violation.

Greenyard Fresh was also fined €31.6 million by the European Commission in 2019 for participating in a cartel that fixed prices, allocated customers, and shared markets for the supply of frozen and canned vegetables, mushrooms, and fruits.

In addition, a Listeria outbreak occurred in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany in 2018 and 2019, affecting over 40 people and claiming 9 lives, which was traced back to frozen vegetables produced by Greenyard Fresh.

The Dutch authorities found that Greenyard Fresh had violated food safety regulations and imposed a fine of £1 million on the company in 2020. Despite these food safety issues, major retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl continue to accept supplies from Greenyard Fresh.

[zambiaonmymind]

East African Kanga Cloth with Swahili Proverb: “ God will answer my Prayers”, 44” x 58”, 20 Rd. to Great Neck, WT @aacdpafrica #aacdpafrica #childrenwithdisabilities #zambia #womensempowerment #foodsecurity #kangacloth #africanfabrics #aacdp #marshawinsryg (at West Tisbury, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZ2o_JuC81/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=