And another 1000:
Thank you Phil Howard, Michigan State University.
Visualizing Consolidation in the Global Seed Industry: 1996–2008
Where is agriculture
It was barely in evidence in the original text for the Copenhagen Climate change meeting, though there are hopeful signs that it may be creeping in. Now comes further evidence that the world at large, or at least the rich, well-fed world, basically doesn’t give a stuff about agriculture. 2010 is the official United Nations International Year of Biodiversity. And it must be important, because it has a couple of Facebook pages and a Facebook group.
You’re wondering, do either of those mention agriculture, even fleetingly? would I be here if they did?
Nibbles: Forests, Climate change, Campaign, Water chestnuts, Research, Fruit
- “Countries can clear massive amounts of forest and still claim that deforestation had not occurred“. Wha?
- Biodiverse agriculture to meet climate challenge. Really?
- Diversity for Life campaign launches, but Official Site links to wrong Offical Site. This is where it should go.
- Water chestnuts. Fascinating.
- No sign of agricultural biodiversity in agricultural research masterplan.
- Vital Christmas supplies of Crataegus mexicana — aka Tejocote — no longer illegal in the US. h/t Rachel.
Agriculture hits limelight in Copenhagen. Maybe.
Today’s the big day for agriculture in Copenhagen. A lot is riding on it, because there hasn’t been much sign of interest at UNFCCC COP15 up to now in the subject of how agriculture is going to adapt to climate change. You can follow Cary Fowler’s Notes from Copenhagen on Facebook.
Nibbles: Hunger, Stereotypes
- Farm workers most food insecure. For shame.
- Forget the stereotype of the ignorant Farmer John, riding on a tractor spewing black fumes and chewing on a piece of straw. Whose stereotype would that be?