Food Production  (tagged articles)

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The Economic Argument for Expanding GMO Regulation in America

Daniel M. Weinzapfel - The necessity to grow crops faster and more efficiently has long been a goal for the agriculture industry. Now, through the development of GMOs, this goal is being achieved. However, many critics doubt the reputation of GMOs, instead arguing that we must be more wary... Keep Reading »

Effects of Conventional and Organic Agricultural Techniques on Soil Ecology

Nate Van Beilen - This paper explores the differing effects that conventional and organic agriculture have on soil ecosystems. The findings are primarily based on a review of published literature found in journal articles and government reports. Conventional agriculture is found to... Keep Reading »
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Pollinating Prices: Estimating the Relationship Between Honeybee Population and Almond Prices

Seth Taylor - This paper examines the potential effect of decreasing honeybee population on crop prices by estimating the relationship between honeybee population and the price of almonds over time. As a declining honeybee population becomes an increasingly salient issue, the public... Keep Reading »
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India's Anti-GMO Rhetoric: Wielding Gandhian Thought to Undermine Corporate-Capitalist Agriculture

Julia Sullivan - As a predominantly rural and densely populated developing nation, India is positioned at the vanguard of the global debate surrounding GMOs. As concerns related to food security mount, what transpires in India is of great importance. Citizens' collective memory of... Keep Reading »
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Important Distinctions Between Labels and Certifications and Why They Matter

Inho Choi - When browsing the grocery aisle, consumers are bombarded with and confused by a myriad of special labels. “Organic,” “whole grain,” “all natural,” and “cage-free,” are just some of the more popular ones. Originally intended... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Food Production is tagged in the following 12 articles.

Agriculture
2017, Vol. 9 No. 02
The Economic Argument for Expanding GMO Regulation in America
By Daniel M. Weinzapfel
The necessity to grow crops faster and more efficiently has long been a goal for the agriculture industry. Now, through the development of GMOs, this goal is being achieved. However, many critics doubt the reputation of GMOs, instead arguing that... Read Article »
Agriculture Food Production Genetically Modified Organisms GMOs International Trade
Agriculture
2016, Vol. 2016 No. 1
Effects of Conventional and Organic Agricultural Techniques on Soil Ecology
By Nate Van Beilen
Published by Center for Development and Strategy
This paper explores the differing effects that conventional and organic agriculture have on soil ecosystems. The findings are primarily based on a review of published literature found in journal articles and government reports. Conventional agriculture... Read Article »
Soil Ecology Sustainable Agriculture Biodiversity Monoculture Organic Agriculture Industrial Farming Food Production
Bioeconomics
2015, Vol. 6 No. 1
Pollinating Prices: Estimating the Relationship Between Honeybee Population and Almond Prices
By Seth Taylor
Published by Clocks and Clouds
This paper examines the potential effect of decreasing honeybee population on crop prices by estimating the relationship between honeybee population and the price of almonds over time. As a declining honeybee population becomes an increasingly salient... Read Article »
Bioeconomics Ecology Biodiversity Loss Honeybees Food Production Crop Yields Pollination Food Supply
Industrial Agriculture
2015, Vol. 5 No. 1
India's Anti-GMO Rhetoric: Wielding Gandhian Thought to Undermine Corporate-Capitalist Agriculture
By Julia Sullivan
Published by Clocks and Clouds
As a predominantly rural and densely populated developing nation, India is positioned at the vanguard of the global debate surrounding GMOs. As concerns related to food security mount, what transpires in India is of great importance. Citizens' collective... Read Article »
India GMOs Industrial Agriculture Food Production Biotechnology
Agriculture
2014, Vol. 10 No. 3
Important Distinctions Between Labels and Certifications and Why They Matter
By Inho Choi
Published by Discussions
When browsing the grocery aisle, consumers are bombarded with and confused by a myriad of special labels. “Organic,” “whole grain,” “all natural,” and “cage-free,” are just some of the more popular... Read Article »
Agriculture Organic Food Production Food Labeling GMOs
Agriculture
2014, Vol. 4 No. 1
Understanding Organics at the Grassroots Level: An Analysis of Ecuadorian and Canadian Perceptions
By Jason Bradshaw
Published by Earth Common Journal
There is a growing public concern over the genetic alteration and use of chemicals in conventionally produced agriculture. The perceived risk of such agricultural production has prompted the rising popularity of organic alternatives in both developed... Read Article »
Agriculture Organic Food Production Traditional Farming Ecuador Canada
Agriculture
2014, Vol. 10 No. 3
The GM Crop Network: An Overview of the Environmental, Political, Economic, and Human Health Contexts Surrounding Bt Corn
By Alexander Razavi
Published by Discussions
A genetically modified (GM) crop is defined as a recombinant-deoxyribonucleic acid plant, in which genetic material has been changed through in vitro nucleic acid techniques (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, 2014). Food and... Read Article »
Agriculture GMOs Food Production Genetically Modified Organisms Bt Corn Industrial Food Production
Agriculture
2014, Vol. 10 No. 3
Is the Switch to Organic Soybeans Possible?
By Chris Everett
Published by Discussions
Soybeans first appeared on the world stage when Chinese farmers began cultivating them around 1100 B.C. (North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, Inc.). The plant quickly spread to the rest of Southeast Asia and became an integral part of the... Read Article »
Agriculture Organic Food Production Soybeans GMOs
Food Production
2014, Vol. 6 No. 04
The Consequences of Food Waste
By Kyra K. Payne
The copious amounts of forgotten and disregarded food that are tossed mindlessly into our landfills are a global travesty of massive proportions. Americans alone waste enough food in a day to transform the Rose Bowl, a football stadium capable of... Read Article »
Food Production Food Waste Climate Change Energy Farmers Industrial Agriculture Food Supply
Sustainability
2013, Vol. 3 No. 1
The Price of Development: The Importance of Preserving Local Agricultural Lands
By A. Rachelle Foss
Published by Earth Common Journal
Regardless of the fact that we have long been warned of the negative impact of industrial farming, rural communities are being wiped out as local producers, like Riverbend Gardens, are put at risk in favour of urban expansion. The industrial food... Read Article »
Industrial Farming Food Production Local Agriculture Conservation Sustainability Farming Farmer's Markets
Food Security
2014, Vol. 2013/2014 No. 1
Food Security in the Contemporary World: Making Security Sustainable
By William Barnes
Published by Interstate - Journal of International Affairs
The concept of food security is dynamic; it has been changing to incorporate new ideas over the years since it was established. In this piece, I will argue that if cultural acceptability is to be added as a tenant of food security then so must sustainability... Read Article »
Food Security Sustainability Agriculture Industrialized Agriculture Food Production
Environmental Communication
2013, Vol. 3 No. 2
Sustainability Through Urban Gardening
By Tami Ambury
Published by Earth Common Journal
Three visions of attaining sustainability through urban gardening – at the individual, community, and city level – are explored visually by MacEwan University Design Studies students–Molly Kassian, Nick Larson, and Sherece Burma... Read Article »
Environmental Communication Urban Gardening Food Production

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