Ian Silber’s Post

As an industry, we need to better educate our citizens on the origins of their food. This is a responsibility that we've collectively neglected as an industry for some time. The general lack of awareness in our society regarding where our food comes from was a prominent topic at the recent Global Food Forum in Brisbane. As discussed at the forum, it’s crucial that we unite to address this educational gap – for the benefit of both agribusiness and its consumers. I welcome your thoughts on how we can work together to improve food education for future generations. #agritalent #agriculturerecruitment #agribusiness #australianagriculture #globalfoodforum #globalfoodforumbrisbane #foodeducation

Food technology Early scientific research into food technology concentrated on food preservation. Nicolas Appert's development in 1810 of the canning process was a decisive event. The process wasn't called canning then and Appert did not really know the principle on which his process worked, but canning has had a major impact on food preservation techniques. #snsinstitution #snsdesignthinking #snsdesignthinker

So excited to support this important partnership between NYC Office of the Mayor #FoodPolicy and Colorado State University to develop food policies that support the continued shift of NYC's food procurement (and public funds) toward value-based, regional and climate smart purchasing! “More cities across the U.S. and globally are considering how the money they spend on food can drive better outcomes for their broader communities, including by addressing the climate crisis... These cities need additional tools and modeling, like those this work will develop, to create and implement food policies that support better, more equitable outcomes for human health, economic growth and the environment." Becca Jablonski, Kate MacKenzie, Milagros de Hoz, Noah Cohen-Cline, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research, Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming, Cornell University and NEW YORK FARM VIABILITY INSTITUTE INC ”https://lnkd.in/e-X77Xx8

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FACT works with Indigenous tribes around the US that are pursuing food sovereignty. This is a term often used internationally, to mean "the right of people and nations to control their own food systems." We have worked with the Quapaw and learned about their food sovereignty initiative. Last summer I visited the similar initiatives in Kansas and Nebraska. This article in FoodPrint focuses on the Sicangu Food Sovereignty Initiative (FSI) in South Dakota. It also provides much historical content. Definitely a worthy read. #FoodPrint

“Tomorrow“, In 2 generations the capability of the soils for agriculture will be reduced dramatically. “Today“ what are we teaching to our kids? WATCH IT - SHARE IT with your family.

Minister Heydon announced the opening of the 2024 Policy and Strategic Studies Research Call. Commenting on this, Heydon said “The 2024 call for proposals under my Departments Policy and Strategic Studies research instrument is now open. A total of 28 topics are available for researchers to apply to, ranging from animal health and welfare, food safety and biosecurity, to forest management and health, soil health, climate mitigation and food waste, among others. I strongly encourage our world class research community to examine this Call and to take advantage of the opportunity to conduct research which can directly influence public policy for the benefit of the agri-food, forest and bioeconomy sectors.” https://lnkd.in/dtnxF3rC

The development of food sharing was central to human evolution, leading to the emergence of many physiological, behavioral, and psychological adaptations. Today, shaped by this evolutionary history, food sharing manifests in the ambition to achieve global food security. https://lnkd.in/e5BjssSt

The Day of Eight Billion, marking the day the world population reached 8 billion happened on November 15, 2022. As the global population continues to increase, so does the demand for essential resources such as food, clothing, and shelter. Plant breeders, the unsung heroes of the world's food supply, are also the architects of global food security. Their work is crucial in addressing the challenges to food security and sustainability. In June 2024, new research conducted across three continents found that a lack of scientists specialized in plant breeding could lead to ‘dire’ food security implications. Read more in my article in ISAAA Science Speaks: tinyurl.com/5454fvww

The development of food sharing was central to human evolution, leading to the emergence of many physiological, behavioral, and psychological adaptations. Today, shaped by this evolutionary history, food sharing manifests in the ambition to achieve global food security.