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The future of Australia's food : Comments

By Claire Parfitt and Nick Rose, published 22/9/2011

Agroecology means economic and social justice, as well as ecological sustainability.

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So you want taxpayer handouts to fund your research.

And you don't want companies investing their own funds instead.

And you don't give a rats about the price of food in Bangladesh or other poor countries.

Give me a break.
Posted by DavidL, Thursday, 22 September 2011 9:51:55 AM
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Maybe DavidL you'd prefer to see this happen here in Australia........

http://investmentwatchblog.com/new-food-bill-in-new-zealand-takes-away-human-right-to-grow-food/

Big agribusiness has far too much control of what we do and eat already.
Aime.
Posted by Aime, Thursday, 22 September 2011 11:02:33 AM
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Claire and Nick you have written and excellent article which demonstrates clearly the issues we face in Australia in terms of our food future and the future you portray does look very bleak. I like you hope for the development of Food Sovereignty ideals as a recognizable alternative to the current global agribusines model which places the world and not just Australia's food future in great peril. I suspect that direct-action against this life endangering food system will be necessary before our complacency is sufficiently shaken to recognize the need for change.
Posted by Otherdiscovery, Thursday, 22 September 2011 11:05:11 AM
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How many peasant farmers do you reckon are in Australia?
Posted by Bugsy, Thursday, 22 September 2011 11:32:11 AM
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Perhaps we could also look at population stability (demand), here and overseas?

The STABLE POPULATION PARTY made a submission to the Federal Government's Food Plan (#182), concluding that:

"Australia’s contribution to global food security and peace will also be maximised by maintaining a substantial surplus in food production, and in encouraging other countries to stabilise their population by the example we set and the aid we provide.

Thus, from the point of view of both food security and national security, the lowest attainable peak population maximises Australia’s security."

http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/food/national-food-plan/submissions-received
Posted by Sustainable choice, Thursday, 22 September 2011 11:50:58 AM
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A fantastic article, well written and articulated.

Big AgriBusiness and the monocultures they promote rely on cheap sources of oil and natural gas for the tillage, herbicide, pesticide, harvest and transportation of their goods as well as packaging, national and international transportation. Global oil supply peaked in 2005 and has been on a plateau ever since.

Without cheap oil this planet cannot hope to maintain current levels of food production, add water scarcity, topsoil degeneration/loss as well as a more energetic climate, we can recognise that food security is one of the most important issues of our time.

Our growing population of 7 billion will see increases in hunger, starvation and a die-off in the medium term. Alternative energy options do not stack up so we will see this decline continue until we reach a more sustainable population global wide.

Permaculture is a fantastic option and if you are not already growing some of your own food I would suggest you start now if you hope to eat well into the future. Science research and education are key components we need to focus on, localise and reap the benefits.

Ignore this issue at your own peril!
Posted by Geoff of Perth, Thursday, 22 September 2011 1:51:54 PM
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