Topic: Agroecology

Agroecology comes up in 1 chapter across 1 episode of The Higherside Chats Free Show, in November 2019.

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Steven M. Druker | The Suppressed Science, Warnings, & Risks Of GMO Food
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Steven M. Druker | The Suppressed Science, Warnings, & Risks Of GMO Food

Agroecological Methods versus Industrial GMO Agriculture

A four-year study co-sponsored by the World Bank and UN agencies concluded that genetic engineering is not essential to solving global hunger. The report advocated for agroecological methods, which are near-organic and focus on soil fertility and resource conservation. Druker points out that Monsanto withdrew from the study when the findings contradicted the industry's promotional narrative.

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