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Towards a sustainable national policy on food
In August 2010, the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance produced a letter supporting the participation of the social enterprise and small food business sector, as well as the community food sector, in the development of a national policy on food.
Feast of Film, film festival in Adelaide
Friends of the Earth's Feast of Film, a film festival about good food and farming, is back for 2010! Over six weeks, the Feast of Film will offer fortnightly screenings (on July 31, August 14 and 28) of some of the best international films about good food, agriculture and community, including the very special August 28 world premiere of `An Urban Orchard', a celebration of food gardening and sharing on the Adelaide Plains.
Public forum: 500 million farmers can’t be wrong!
In June 2010, a delegation from the international farmers’ organisation La Via Campesina will be making an historic first visit to Australia. La Via Campesina is considered to be the largest civil society (non-government, non-corporate) organisation in the world, representing the interests of some 500 million farming families. This forum will be held in Adelaide on June 25.
Vision for the future of food in SA released
In February 2010, over 700 farmers, academics, government, health and community workers, environmentalists, permaculturalists, small growers, gardeners, students, educators and other community members gathered at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, for From Plains to Plate: the Future of Food in South Australia. The declaration from this convergence has just been released.
NEW REPORT: GM CROPS FAILING TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE
On the day of the release of annual industry-sponsored figures, a new report from Friends of the Earth International reveals that claims made by the biotech industry that genetically modified (GM) crops can combat climate change are both exaggerated and premature.
‘From Plains to Plate’ - the future of food in SA
‘From Plains to Plate’ will bring together community, business and government to discuss the issue of strengthening South Australia’s food systems in the face of intensifying environmental, social and economic challenges. It opens on Wednesday 10 February with a public forum (fully booked out), followed by three days of tours, workshops and presentations
an update on our Eco Market project
Eco Market, the real sustainable alternative to the supermarket is still progressing. July 2009
Friends of the Earth's Feast of Film
A festival of films about good food and farming. Adelaide, saturday July 18.
New Eco Market to Challenge Supermarket Duopoly
Recently over 70 people crowded into the Friends of the Earth (FoE) bookshop to learn more about the innovative Eco Market project that promises to create a truly sustainable alternative to shopping at the supermarket.
the sustainable supermarket!
Friends of the Earth Australia is currently developing a campaign aimed at delivering a major change in the way food and groceries in Australia are sold. The campaign will include the development of a shopping guide to help people make informed and ethical choices and in late summer 2009, FoE will pilot our first ‘sustainable supermarket’ - a weekend Eco-Market that will provide at least 70% of the goods you can find in a traditional supermarket.
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Friends of the Earth real food group film series [Melbourne]
The FoE Melbourne real food group is hosting a series of food-related films, including ‘Store Wars’ and The World According to Monsanto through the winter months.
NEW REPORT: GM CROPS INCREASE PESTICIDE USE
A new report released on February 13th shows that planting genetically modified (GM) crops is causing an increased use of harmful pesticides in major biotech crop producing countries. It also shows that in 2007 GM crops still failed to tackle hunger and poverty in developing countries.
Water intensity – the next stage in eco-labeling?
So you’re concerned about water stress. You know you could recycle your greywater, install a low-flow showerhead or water tanks, or even get a composting toilet. You can make your entire home water-smart, and never turn on the tap without thinking twice about it. What else can you do to save water?
This festive season, go local
This festive season, Friends of the Earth invites you to take a holiday in your home and eat locally! From December 24 to January 1, participants from all over Australia will be taking the challenge to feast on foods grown in their bioregion, and to share their experiences, recipes and ideas online at http://localfoodfeast.blogspot.com .
the urban orchard germinates!
The first Urban Orchard was held on Saturday 3 November, at the Clarence Park Community Centre in Adelaide. The Urban Orchard is a homegrown fruit and vegetable exchange, enjoying a brisk trade and much discussion over the morning.
Glebe, Sydney Permablitz: Changing the World one Garden at a Time
Ever heard of Backyard Blitz? It's where Jamie Durie flexes his muscles and suburban blocks are changed from rubble and weeds into majestic pieces of urban architecture? Friends of the Earth Sydney are going one step further - welcome to Permablitz! Permablitz is the socially responsible and environmentally friendly way of converting rubble and weeds into edible community gardens. November 2 & 4
On-line ad highlights how supermarkets destroy local shops
Friends of the Earth England, Wales & Northern Ireland has launched an on-line advert aimed at urging shoppers to support local stores instead of supermarkets.
On-line ad highlights how supermarkets destroy local shops
Friends of the Earth England, Wales & Northern Ireland has launched an on-line advert aimed at urging shoppers to support local stores instead of supermarkets.
World’s biggest palm oil trader shamed
Wilmar, the world’s biggest trader in palm oil, is illegally logging rainforests, setting forests on fire and violating the rights of local communities in Indonesia, according to a new report published today by Friends of the Earth Netherlands.
Australians urged to act on unsustainable palm oil
Australian consumers, retailers and manufacturers can play a key role in curbing massive deforestation in South East Asia for palm oil plantations. That’s the view of the Palm Oil Action Group, which is launching a consumer campaign today – World Environment Day.
