Russia's attack on #Ukraine has intensified calls for a transition away from #FossilFuels.
The war also highlights the need for #FoodSystem change. Today, we explore how #AnimalAgriculture fuels global crises by creating high levels of dependency between countries. 1/11👇
The war also highlights the need for #FoodSystem change. Today, we explore how #AnimalAgriculture fuels global crises by creating high levels of dependency between countries. 1/11👇
Ukraine produces large quantities of wheat, barley, rye, and #maize. Russia is the world’s top #wheat exporter.
The two countries taken together account for almost a third of the global wheat export market, @weizent reports via @CNBC. 2/11
cnbc.com/2022/02/23/imp…
The two countries taken together account for almost a third of the global wheat export market, @weizent reports via @CNBC. 2/11
cnbc.com/2022/02/23/imp…
Maize and wheat are just two examples of crops #meat and dairy producers feed to animals.
The #livestock sector currently uses 61% of global maize and 20% of global wheat as animal fodder, according to a 2021 study about #FoodSecurity. 3/11
researchgate.net/publication/34…
The #livestock sector currently uses 61% of global maize and 20% of global wheat as animal fodder, according to a 2021 study about #FoodSecurity. 3/11
researchgate.net/publication/34…
The world produces enough to feed 10+ billion people, but #food supplies are unevenly distributed.
Western diets typically take up more resources such as land and crops than diets in other parts of the world because they contain more #meat and dairy. 4/11
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Western diets typically take up more resources such as land and crops than diets in other parts of the world because they contain more #meat and dairy. 4/11
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The livestock industry often portrays #meat as crucial for global #FoodSecurity.
However, for every 100 calories fed to animals as cereals, only 17 to 30 calories enter the human food chain as meat, according to @GRAIN_org and @IATP. @DeSmog reports. 5/11
desmog.com/2021/07/18/mea…
However, for every 100 calories fed to animals as cereals, only 17 to 30 calories enter the human food chain as meat, according to @GRAIN_org and @IATP. @DeSmog reports. 5/11
desmog.com/2021/07/18/mea…
Food supply disruptions vary due to different local #FoodSystems.
While Egypt and Indonesia expect higher bread and noodle prices, European countries also expect higher #meat and dairy prices as animal feed becomes more expensive. @abcnews reports. 6/11
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While Egypt and Indonesia expect higher bread and noodle prices, European countries also expect higher #meat and dairy prices as animal feed becomes more expensive. @abcnews reports. 6/11
abc.net.au/news/2022-03-0…
The war in #Ukraine especially threatens countries dependent on Russian and Ukrainian #wheat exports to feed their human populations directly.
@fionaharvey reports on countries in the Middle East and Africa facing soaring grain prices via @guardian. 7/11
theguardian.com/food/2022/mar/…
@fionaharvey reports on countries in the Middle East and Africa facing soaring grain prices via @guardian. 7/11
theguardian.com/food/2022/mar/…
The EU's #livestock sector has warned of supply disruptions because it relies on Ukrainian crops.
MEP @MartinHaeusling suggests the region should use the disruption to change its animal-centric farming model. @EddyWax reports via @POLITICOEurope. 8/11
politico.eu/article/eu-com…
MEP @MartinHaeusling suggests the region should use the disruption to change its animal-centric farming model. @EddyWax reports via @POLITICOEurope. 8/11
politico.eu/article/eu-com…
Ireland's agriculture minister @McConalogue has urged #livestock farmers to start growing crops to prevent shortages.
@lisaocarroll reports on the possibility of Irish farmers being instructed to grow grain for the first time since WWII @guardian. 9/11
theguardian.com/business/2022/…
@lisaocarroll reports on the possibility of Irish farmers being instructed to grow grain for the first time since WWII @guardian. 9/11
theguardian.com/business/2022/…
Russia is the world's largest country. #FoodSystems that need vast areas of land to grow #animal feed create dependencies between nations.
@jack_mcgovan reports how #PlantBased diets can help feed the world while taking up less space. 10/11
sentientmedia.org/reducing-meat-…
@jack_mcgovan reports how #PlantBased diets can help feed the world while taking up less space. 10/11
sentientmedia.org/reducing-meat-…
Many people are unaware of how #AnimalAgriculture threatens global security and exacerbates the need for large-scale crop production and imports.
Help us continue our reporting on the need to build a less land-intensive #PlantBased food system. 11/11 👇
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Help us continue our reporting on the need to build a less land-intensive #PlantBased food system. 11/11 👇
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