The Future of Food
18 May 2021

The Future of Food

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The way food is grown, used and distributed is constantly changing. When our grandparents were young, they had different access to food than we do, and it will look different again in the coming decades. So, what will our food … Continued
Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual
4 Mar 2021

Agriculture in a changing world when it’s not business as usual

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Bushfires, floods, droughts, cyclones, new pests, new diseases and to top it all, COVID-19; there’s no shortage of factors that threaten Aussie agriculture and the three meals a day we sometimes take for granted. This extended article from ATSE is … Continued
GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question
6 Sep 2019

GM Crops: to ban or not to ban? That’s not the question

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With two states making different decisions on genetically modified crops, researchers say conversations need to move past simply being “for” or “against” GM. This thought-provoking article would work well with students in year 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 … Continued