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Another of our delusions we must face up to or we have no future! Fed farmers, NZ Ag industry and the Coalition climate cop-out based on ‘no additional warming’ for agricultural methane has once again been shown to be flawed. This paper shows this approach simply and unfairly ‘grandfathers’ methane emissions, it rewards modest emission reductions even when per-capita warming remains high, it just shifts the mitigation burden and constrains the developmental space for low-income, food-insecure countries. In NZ we have all heard the justification from ag industry and the coalition that we are justified in doing bugger-all because we are protecting global food security as we are "more efficient" producers. This "more efficient" justifications has no merit given that global trade in animal-sourced foods largely benefits wealthy markets, relies on imported feed and fertilser (e.g. PKE and Synthetic nitrogen the basis of our dairy industry) contributing to indirect land use change (e.g. PKE and Indonesia Palm Oil forest destruction). The study concludes that the "no additional warming" approach is not robust in fact it’s unfair and is a costly underestimation of both long-term methane mitigation and carbon dioxide removal for any chance of an equitable, sustainable, food secure future for all. https://lnkd.in/gDdD2djx https://lnkd.in/gzE4gtRn

#Climate change impacts, such as heavy rainfall and drought, are already disrupting global #food systems. Chinese rice yields are expected to fall by 8% by the end of the century under current climate scenarios. In response to this, #China is advancing climate-smart food production, cutting #emissions while ensuring people can be fed. Learn more in this article from Dr. Hu Xiangdong, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), and Felipe Carazo: https://lnkd.in/ejCnTMJz

Turning adversity into competitiveness. Addressing complex problems is not easy. It requires partnerships and systemic approaches, with significant research and development investment that bears transition costs. But, most importantly, it requires paying attention to the facts - would these be desired or not. Through the Tropical Forest Alliance, we in the World Economic Forum are fostering constructive and sustainable trade dynamics between China, Brazil and Indonesia. China is mobilizing its academic sector as to understand better what is feasible, what is strategic, and what can lead to enhancement and positive impact of such trade operations. In the last #AMNC25, thought leadership and dialogue brought good input to the fore. Together with Hu Xiangdong, Director-General in the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, we picked and delved some of these findings, challenges and opportunities in the below article. Merit to the amazing team that makes it possible: Siyu Wang Yuan Zhang Chunquan Zhu Wee-Kean Fong Mathilde Huot

#Climate change impacts, such as heavy rainfall and drought, are already disrupting global #food systems. Chinese rice yields are expected to fall by 8% by the end of the century under current climate scenarios. In response to this, #China is advancing climate-smart food production, cutting #emissions while ensuring people can be fed. Learn more in this article from Dr. Hu Xiangdong, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), and Felipe Carazo: https://lnkd.in/ejCnTMJz

Whether you have yours with pickles, extra cheese or covered in sauce, a burger can be one of the most satisfying meals to tuck into. But people should limit their intake to one every two weeks to help curb climate change, according to an expert. Paul Behrens, a British Academy Global Professor at the University of Oxford, claims Brits must cut down on their meat and dairy intake to help save the planet. He argued that long–term climate change could make it impossible to grow food in a third of current production areas. Earlier this year, scientists claimed that Brits will need to curb their meat consumption if the government is to meet its net zero targets. The government's climate advisers said that the average amount of meat eaten by Brits each week equates to roughly eight kebabs, but that this needs to be reduced by a quarter to help meet emissions targets. They also suggested that Brits reduce their dairy consumption by 20 per cent by 2040. The Climate Change Committee said this would allow for farmland to be freed up for increased tree planting to absorb carbon at greater rates. Meanwhile, a study published in 2022 suggested that a total elimination of meat production around the world by 2037 could slash global emissions by 68 per cent and save Earth from climate change. Researchers performed computer modelling scenarios of future greenhouse gas emissions up to the 22nd century using publicly available data from the UN. Eliminating all animal agriculture in the next 15 years would drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they found. Read more here —> https://lnkd.in/gnhg8ZGi #food #animals #emissions #CO2 #climatechange #committee #meat #hamburgers #science #quota

🌱 Climate change has been dominating the food and farming headlines this summer. Every week, we prepare a tailored news update for FNET's dedicated membership, and one theme has stood out: climate change. It's been striking how many articles we've seen on the impacts of #ClimateChange, such as: 🌦️ Unpredictable weather 🌾 Early harvests and falling crop yields 💰 Rising food costs as a result of climate change ☀️ The devastating impacts of heat stress affecting #AgriculturalWorkers It couldn’t be more apparent that climate change is having a profound impact on food security around the world. 📌 This article from The Guardian gives a brilliant overview of the challenges facing British farmers in the context of “climate chaos.” It highlights some really important points: 🔶 80% of farmers are worried about the climate crisis 🔶 The effects of climate change are unpredictable and hard to adapt to 🔶 Food prices in the UK are likely to rise dramatically 🔶 Climate change is already reshaping food security 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6bwxadt We know this is a core concern for many of our members. And it's a strategic priority in our FNET climate and human rights working group, where we are supporting greater collaboration between members to mitigate #HeatStress risks across their global #SupplyChains - among other things. 💬 If you work in food, farming, or sustainability: how is your organisation responding to these challenges?

We need nutrition-sensitive interventions in the Global South that enable locally produced plant-based food (more affordable for the poor than animal-based foods). However, combined with low-cost multiple micronutrient premix-based fortification to provide sufficient macro-nutrients like calcium, as well as appropriate vitamins and minerals (iron, B12, iodine, folate, etc). These interventions, with properly collected data, could show that more affordable plant-based foods are SUPERIOR to animal-based foods (no lactose, cholesterol, e-coli...) from a nutritional perspective , as well as from a land/water use perspective, a carbon emissions perspective AND also a livelihoods / economics perspective. Taylor Quinn Tushar Mehta Rtn Erick Ndenga, MPH, PMP®,PgMP®. Dawn Moncrief Jeff Doyle David Meyer Nicholas Carter

We need nutrition-sensitive interventions in the Global South that enable locally produced plant-based food (more affordable for the poor than animal-based foods). However, combined with low-cost multiple micronutrient premix-based fortification to provide sufficient macro-nutrients like calcium, as well as appropriate vitamins and minerals (iron, B12, iodine, folate, etc). These interventions, with properly collected data, could show that more affordable plant-based foods are SUPERIOR to animal-based foods (no lactose, cholesterol, e-coli...) from a nutritional perspective , as well as from a land/water use perspective, a carbon emissions perspective AND also a livelihoods / economics perspective. Taylor Quinn Tushar Mehta Rtn Erick Ndenga, MPH, PMP®,PgMP®. Dawn Moncrief Jeff Doyle David Meyer Nicholas Carter

The world is producing more food than ever before — but not for long. A recent article in Wired reveals a troubling trend: climate change is already eroding crop yields across the globe. Yields of wheat, maize, and soy are falling due to extreme heat, drought, and shifting rainfall — with profound implications for global food security. Still, resilience today doesn't guarantee security tomorrow. That’s why nature-based solutions are essential — not just to adapt to climate change, but to help reverse it. At WWF Thailand, we’re investing in: 🌱 Agroforestry systems that protect soil and water while diversifying income, 👩🏽🌾 Sustainable livelihoods that reduce deforestation pressure, and 🌳 Community-led land management that keeps forests standing and productive. We must stop thinking of food production and ecosystem health as trade-offs. Healthy landscapes are the foundation of long-term food security. The future of food depends on how we steward nature. [Note for us in Southeast Asia: there’s one surprising insight: rice remains relatively resilient!] Link in the comments.

🐄 “Dairy isn’t just about cows and cartons — it’s navigating input costs, energy loads, climate risk, and international pressure.” This latest analysis from The Dairy Site outlines key pressures facing South African producers and processors. Rising feed and fertiliser costs, coupled with fluctuating export demand, are reshaping how farms operate - and reminding us that resilience needs more than grit. At Tip-Top Milk, we understand that behind every litre moved is a long list of variables — and a team adapting every day. 📖 Read the full report: https://linkly.link/2CqdQ #TipTopMilk #DairyResilience #WomenInDairy #AgriChallenges #FarmToFridge