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Alternative Protein Farming
They might not be your first choice for dinner as yet, however insects are enjoyed by over 80% of the world’s population as a tasty, nutritious, and sustainable source of protein.
Circular Economy Importance
With the population of the world expected to grow from 7.8 to almost 10 billion people by the year 2050 and climate change presenting a significant threat to future populations, sustainability and the concept of circularity have never been more important.
So what exactly is meant by circularity, or the concept of a circular economy?
Carbon Economies Workshop
Food & Fibre Gippsland has commenced work on exploring “Carbon Economies”. This work aims to explore the role of carbon within the Gippsland food and fibre production landscape, and how we can leverage our existing assets and practices, or optimise them, to bring about increases in profitability, sustainability and overall regional advantage. Join us for an online workshop to find out more.
Exploring Carbon Economies
Carbon is a term many are familiar with, particularly given its regular pairing with “emissions” or “dioxide/monoxide”. Besides its more sinister role as a component in the aforementioned greenhouse gases, carbon plays an extremely important role as the building block of organic life - particularly within plants and soils.