Once held up as the epicentre of industrialised mass production, Detroit has for decades been portrayed as a failed economy beset with every kind of urban problem. However, The Conversation article Urban farming in Detroit: sowing seeds of hope in …
The 3rd National Sustainable Food Summit addresses ‘how do we get to where we need to go?’, mapping out how transformational change might occur within our food system over the next 50 years with a focus on immediate and emerging …
3rd National Sustainable Food Summit, Melbourne, 20-21 March 2013 Read more »
The Australian Government is developing Australia’s first ever National Food Plan with the aim of fostering a sustainable, globally competitive, resilient food supply that supports access to nutritious and affordable food. You can give feedback on the green paper by …
National Food Plan green paper consultation period ends 30 September 2012 Read more »
A new coalition of community food advocates, the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA), has initiated the development of the People’s Food Plan. Over the next three months the Alliance wants to hold a series of kitchen table discussions and public …
The People’s Food Plan – a counterpoint to the National Food Plan Read more »
Grow the Planet helps you grow your own organic vegetables in a smart, fun and social way. An easy step-by-step tutorial will take you from seeding to harvesting.
The Queensland Conservation Grow Local initiative aims to protect and promote population health across South East Queensland, meet consumer demand for fresh, locally-produced, environmentally-sustainable food, protect soil, air, water and land health in South East Queensland, improve food security (profitability …
Released in early March 2012, FOODmap is a comprehensive comparative analysis of food distribution channels for major categories within the Australian food industry, from food producer to consumer. It summarises the key features of a food industry that continues to …
FOODmap: An analysis of the Australian food supply chain Read more »
International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of …
World Water Day 22 March 2012 – Water and Food Security Read more »
What draws you to creating an edible urban food garden? Is it the taste of fresh garden produce bursting with flavour and health? Those positive feelings you get from knowing you’re helping our environment, or the sense of satisfaction that …
In August 2011 the Waite Research Institute in Adelaide hosted a debate on food security and what is needed to feed our rapidly growing population. The motion in question was this: Increasing agricultural production is the only sure way to …
Food security for 9 billion – the experts debate Read more »