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Online resource – the Institute of Advanced Studies 2050 Food Lecture Series (audio recording)

The Institute of Advanced Studies at UWA held three lectures on future food and food security issues in the last few months, titled the 2050 Food Lecture Series. Each of the three lectures was recorded and can be listened to … Continue reading

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#agrichatworld – first in the world

Farmers all over the world just came together to have a joint global chat via Twitter. I’m seeing the aftermath now and it sounds like it’s been really cool for everyone involved. I didn’t make it myself – I forgot … Continue reading

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The Global Food Security Index (2013 edition)

Today I came across the Global Food Security Index, prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Their 2013 results were put out in July, and make quite an interesting read. The index gives countries an overall score (and ranking) for food … Continue reading

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