Publications

There is increasing evidence which shows that “business-as-usual” for the food system is no longer an option. Agro-technologies, such as high-yielding crop varieties, agrochemical inputs and mechanization have mainly benefited large land owners and transnational corporations, at the expense of small businesses, the most vulnerable and the environment. Unless challenged, the already-significant ecological footprint of …

Agro-ecology: building a new food system for EuropeRead more  

There is growing international recognition that fundamental changes are needed in the food system and our approach to agriculture to deal with a range of major global challenges. Persistent hunger and growing inequalities, malnutrition and massive wastages, as well as climate change and the collapse of biodiversity all indicate that the way we manage resources …

Briefing: Broken food chains – why European food and farming needs to changeRead more  

The global system of intensive meat and dairy production is having an increasingly devastating impact on society and the environment – the system is broken. The way we produce and consume meat and dairy needs a radical rethink, in order to curb corporate control over food, to  reduce health and environmental impacts and to help …

Summary and policy demands – Meat AtlasRead more