Geographical Magazine February 2020 Retour à l'édition précédente

SPECIAL REPORT: THE FUTURE OF FOOD
A rapid change in eating habits, particularly in the West, is deemed necessary to avoid climate catastrophe. But what are the future solutions being proposed, and how far are governments going to make them a reality?

GRUB’S UP
Some scientists and businesses are convinced that farming insects could help provide the world’s growing population with protein, while also reducing organic waste, lowering carbon emissions and reducing land use. But do the economics of the insect industry stack up and will anyone be persuaded to eat them?

JAPAN'S FARMING REVOLUTION
Japanese agriculture has seen a steady decline in production and employment for decades. Now it may seem as though the trend is turning thanks to measures from the government, individual adaptation by farmers, and the implementation of technology