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Reducing Food System Emissions, One Bite At A Time

Energy Innovation

Additional emissions result from tilling soils and applying fertilizers for agricultural production. Sequestration approaches such as agroforestry and low- or no-till agriculture also have significant co-benefits such as soil and water conservation. Featured Research Costa Jr, C., Wollenberg, E., Benitez, M., Gardner, N. Ouro‐Salim, O.

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A plant-based recovery? The Vegetarian Butcher's Hugo Verkuil on shifting diets during a pandemic

Business Green

Unilever recently set out its plan to significantly expand its plant-based range, with a view to securing €1bn in annual sales from alternative meat and dairy products within the next seven years. This year there has been quite a big shift," Verkuil says. "On

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Why technology could make animals obsolete

AFN Sustainable Protein

Editor’s Note: Rob Leclerc is a Founding Partner at venture capital firm AgFunder where he co-leads the investment team with Founding Partner Michael Dean. And so despite the size of the opportunity, investment in this sector comes with significant risks and challenges. The opinions expressed are those of the authors.