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There Is No Need to Poison Our Food – Higher Yields in Regenerative and Organic Agriculture Based on the Science of Agroecology
by Dr. André Leu, Regeneration International Director
Toxic synthetic pesticides and soluble chemical fertilizers are damaging our health and harming the environment. They significantly contribute to the rise of chronic diseases, the decline of insects, birds, and other species, as well as widespread pollution, algae blooms in our streams and rivers, and dead zones in the oceans. This is justified on the notion that without poisoning our food and environment, we would starve.
This is a mythology created through ongoing misinformation campaigns by the poison cartels, their captive media, researchers, academics, and regulators. This article clearly shows that we can produce more food that is healthier without these toxic, degenerative inputs.
Numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies show that pesticides are insufficiently tested for safety and are associated with many diseases impacting our society, especially in children.
Regenerative and organic agriculture founded on agroecology science serves as a sustainable economic model because of its lower input costs. Most inputs for soil health and managing pests, diseases, and weeds can be produced on the farm or sourced locally at minimal or no expense. This removes the need for expensive imported synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Additionally, using organic matter to produce biogas not only promotes energy independence but also results in residues that can boost crop yields by over 100%.
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AFSA Launches A New Podcast: “The Battle For African Agriculture”
by AFSA Africa
“Kampala, Uganda – [August 2025] — The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, ‘The Battle for African Agriculture’ hosted by AFSA General Coordinator, Dr. Million Belay. This bold new series pulls back the curtain on the enduring legacies of colonialism in Africa’s food systems, challenges corporate-driven narratives, and amplifies agroecological solutions rooted in justice, biodiversity, and food sovereignty.
At a time when industrial agriculture continues to dominate policy, media, and markets—leading to devastating consequences for climate, culture, and communities, “The Battle for African Agriculture Podcast” creates a space for resistance, dialogue, and transformation.
Each episode will feature critical conversations with some of the world’s insightful, scientists, CSO leaders, activists working at the intersection of food systems, power, and ecology.”
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Africa Hungry For Change, Not More Green Revolution
by Timothy A. Wise
“As I showed in my book, Eating Tomorrow, widespread hunger is a policy choice, not an inevitability. As I explain in the article below, Africa’s annual Green Revolution Forum starts next week in Senegal, where leaders have cut hunger in half. Meanwhile, United Nations hunger estimates show that countries that followed the Green Revolution’s one-size-fits-all policies have seen hunger soar. They should learn from Senegal and Brazil, as African civil society leaders are urging them to do, by supporting agroecology.
I’m pleased to report that Eating Tomorrow will soon be coming out in Spanish, one of the reasons for my relatively long silence. Mexican publisher Fondo de Cultura Econömica should have it out by the end of the year, and they have done a great job with the translation. It will have a new prologue which I’ll share when the time is right.”
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Response to “Neither Conventional nor GMO Article. What’s the Place of ‘New Genomic Techniques’ in Organic Agriculture?”
by Dr. André Leu, Regeneration International Director
The article,” Neither Conventional nor GMO. What’s the Place of ‘New Genomic Techniques’ in Organic Agriculture?” was inserted by error into the Regeneration International newsletter edition last month.
We strongly disagree with this article for several reasons. This article is a GMO industry reiteration of many similar articles they have used to lobby industry, governments, and consumers to get the newer methods of modifying genetic material in plants and animals (‘new genomic techniques’ or ‘NGTs’) not classified as GMOs.
The fact is that these NGTs artificially alter the genetics of living organisms in ways that do not occur naturally. This is entirely new and very different from the way farmers and researchers have used natural breeding and other propagation methods for thousands of years. The result of an NGT is a genetically modified organism – they are GMOs and not natural.
The GMO industry often claims that its methods of altering the genetic makeup of organisms are more precise than traditional breeding. However, independent scientists have shown this is not true. All NGT methods can cause unintended mutations. Sometimes, there can be thousands of unintended mutations in the genes and the epigenome. There is no long-term testing to prove these mutations are safe for human or animal consumption or that they won’t lead to environmental disasters.
Lastly, there have been more than 30 years of the promise of higher yields. This has not been fulfilled. This is industry spin. Independent science shows that GMOs do not outperform varieties and breeds developed through traditional breeding methods.
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Israel Destroys Palestine’s Last Surviving Seed Bank, Echoing a Colonial Legacy of Erasure
by Walid El Houri
“On July 31, 2025, Israeli forces bulldozed the seed‑multiplication unit of the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC’s) seed bank in Hebron. Built from the ground up beginning in 2010, the unit had served as the only seed bank in the West Bank, safeguarding over 70 varieties of indigenous heirloom seeds, many of which no longer exist elsewhere in Palestine, according to Fouad Abu Saif, UAWC’s director general.
According to a press release by the UAWC, the devastation was swift and unannounced, with bulldozers and heavy machinery reducing into ruins the tools, propagation materials, and infrastructure essential to food sovereignty, constituting ‘a direct blow to Palestinian efforts to preserve local biodiversity and ensure food sovereignty.’”
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Nurturing Nature: Agroecological Practices & Strategies for Enhancing Soil Health, Seed Vitality & Resilience
by Million Belay Ali - General Coordinator Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa
“It is not a normal practice to carefully curate the excellent discussions and presentations in a series of webinars and produce a book like this. We felt that the rich presentations and discussions from the webinars should not be lost to a mere report and sharing of records. A number of excellent presentations and discussions happened over five months and eight topics over 2023.
This book is, therefore, a compendium of wisdom, experiences and methodologies dedicated to agroecological practices that respect the intricate balance of nature. The presentations made throughout the Healthy Soil Healthy Food Webinar Series form the basis for this publication, encapsulating a journey of discovery, education, and empowerment of those who till the land and feed the nations.
As you turn these pages, you’ll find not only the in-depth research and case studies that underpin each topic but also the collective voice of a continent’s dedication to agroecology. This book is a testament to the strength found in the community and the power of shared knowledge. May this book serve as a resource, a companion, and an inspiration to all those who seek to align their agricultural practices with the rhythms of the earth and nature.”
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Getting Down to Earth About the Health of the Soil
On the prairie bluffs south of the Minnesota River near this southwestern Minnesota farm town, Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz grow crops and livestock — and soil. Rather than depleting the soil with intensive industrial farming practices, they are leading a growing number of farmers who are using so-called regenerative practices on their land.
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17 Perennials to Replace Your Lawn Without Fertilizer
If you’re searching for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternative to traditional grass lawns, perennials (most often low-growing crop covers) offer stunning and practical solutions. These resilient plants not only thrive without fertilizer but also enhance your outdoor space with color, texture, and biodiversity. Here are 17 perennials that will transform your yard into a lush haven.
Intergenerational Justice Prize (IJP)
The Foundation for the Rights of Future Generations (FRFG) and the Intergenerational Foundation (IF) jointly promote the Intergenerational Justice Prize. The prize is awarded biennially. A total of €10,000 – generously endowed by the Stiftung Apfelbaum (Appletree Foundation) – is awarded each year and divided among the winning entrants. The best entries will be considered for publication in the next issue of the Intergenerational Justice Review.
Regenerative Agriculture Isn’t Misty-Eyed Nostalgia, It’s the Future
Yeo Valley Organic led the way in bringing organic food to the masses – the brand got off the ground in the mid-90s but its roots go back to 1961 when Mead’s parents purchased Holt Farm in Blagdon, Somerset. They were humble beginnings – some cows, sheep and a few arable crops, but they soon realised they could do more than dairy farming. In 1972, the couple opened a tearoom and a ‘pick-your-own’ fruit farm. Then came yogurt production and the launch of the Yeo Valley Organic brand in 1994.
Outrage in Iowa – Residents Demand Action to Clean up Dangerously Polluted Water
Several hundred Iowa residents gathered in the state capital this week, calling on public officials – and each other – to take swift action against dangerously polluted water supplies that are closely linked to the state’s powerful agricultural industry.
3,700 WA Farms Shut Down in 5 Years. Why?
The stressors placed on farmers, including inflation, weather changes and tariffs, can all take a toll on their mental health, leading them to shut down their farms and leaving the next generation less interested in taking over. Over 3,700 farms shut down in Washington from 2017 to 2022, according to the Census of Agriculture.
Only 3 Years Left – New Study Warns the World Is Running Out of Time To Avoid the Worst Impacts of Climate Change
The annual global climate change conference of the parties (COP30) is just months away. All of the 197 countries that belong to the United Nations were supposed to have submitted updated national climate plans to the UN by February this year. These plans outline how each country will cut its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the legally binding international Paris Agreement. This agreement commits all signatories to limiting human-caused global warming to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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In Person:
09/03 - Congreso Internacional de Agricultura Orgánica, Regenerativa y Ancestral
09/06 - Fields Good: Regenerative Agriculture Festival
09/07 - Wild Mushroom Foraging
09/08 - Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe 2025
09/10 - Land Matching Webinar One: Landseeker’s Perspective
09/10 - Partnering To Graze Cover Crops and Improve Soil Health
09/17 - Regenerative Food Systems Conference 2025
Online:
09/11 - Webinar – Soil and Soul | Sacred Land Practices: Indigenous Wisdom in Organic Farming
09/25 - Webinar – Organics and Agroforestry
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