green-policies
Few crops reveal the balance of power in the world economy as clearly as wheat. From the Black Sea ports to the plains of the Midwest, this grain is not only a staple food but also a strategic commodity that shapes alliances, trade tensions, and even wars. Understanding who “wins” and who “loses” in the …
Why the CAP is crucial for wheat In Europe, wheat is not just food: it is a pillar of agriculture, culture, and the rural economy. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), created in 1962, has always played a decisive role in the cereal sector, ensuring farmers’ income, market stability, and food security. But over time, support …
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The seed is the starting point of every harvest, and controlling its availability means wielding enormous power over global agricultural production. Over the past thirty years, the seed sector has undergone an unprecedented wave of consolidation, drastically reducing the number of independent players. From Farmers’ Seeds to Patented Seeds For centuries, farmers selected, saved, and …
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The term food sovereignty is increasingly used in public discourse, often as a synonym for food self-sufficiency or agricultural protectionism. But in its original and scientifically grounded meaning, the concept is much broader and deeper—especially when it comes to strategic crops like wheat. What is food sovereignty?Food sovereignty was defined in 1996 by La Via …
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Behind every field grown and every product that reaches our tables are precise choices, decisions made far from the spotlight that profoundly affect our daily lives. Agricultural policies, often perceived as distant and technical, are actually the key to improving the quality of our food, supporting local communities and protecting the environment. Understanding why these …
Wheat policies are the set of strategies, regulations and economic measures adopted by governments and international organizations to manage and support grain production, trade and sustainability. These policies aim to ensure food security, market stability and the competitiveness of the agricultural sector by balancing economic needs with environmental and social needs. Agricultural policies play a …
In the agricultural sector, green policies mainly concern how much environmental impact production has.In this sector, Green Policies encourage sustainability in production, increasing the use of renewable resources and reducing the use of harmful chemicals.In particular, we have these aspects:
For an in-depth analysis, some reliable studies and sources include: These sources provide a robust scientific picture of the environmental impacts of wheat production and potential solutions proposed by green policies to make it more sustainable.
Green policies are prescriptions, suggestions, directions and recommendations introduced to promote long-term ecological sustainability, preserve biodiversity and limit greenhouse gas emissions, with the ultimate goal of moderating the impact that human activities have on the environment. Some of the actions and exercises that could be implemented by green policies include the implementation of renewable energy, …