Over the last 60 years, the increase in the world’s population and the consequent growth in demand for animal protein have led to an intensification of farming systems that leave an enormous footprint, causing significant damage to our natural environment resulting in water scarcity, land degradation, deforestation and climate change.
Sustainable farming and food production systems, promoting climate-resilient, environmentally-sustainable methods, have great potential to preserve our valuable natural resources. By following simple methods such as recycling nutrients and not using agricultural chemicals, sustainable farming systems can have broad impact, enabling us to feed our growing population without causing irreparable environmental change.