food security – The Focus Insight

Review of Agatha’s Almanac Living Off the Land

2026년 05월 15일 by team insight

A group of people gathers in a community garden, enthusiastically planting seeds and discussing sustainable farming practices as they work together to cultivate their own food.

Published in October 2023, the guide features contributions from various experts in sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and foraging. It aims to educate readers on how to adapt their lifestyles to be more environmentally friendly while also encouraging self-sufficiency. With rising grocery prices and supply chain disruptions, the relevance of such a resource has never been more … Read more

Two women face similar farming challenges across continents

2026년 03월 30일 by team insight

Two women stand in their fields, one in Brazil with wilting coffee plants and the other in Kenya surveying flooddamaged maize, both reflecting the impacts of climate change on their farming livelihoods.

As of 2023, Maria, a farmer in Brazil, has reported a significant drop in her coffee production due to prolonged droughts. Meanwhile, Amina, who cultivates maize in Kenya, has struggled with flooding that has destroyed her fields. These environmental changes not only impact their immediate harvests but also threaten food security in their respective communities. … Read more