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News, views and tidbits plucked from the web.
An Attack on ‘Unnatural Agriculture’?. agEconomist presents some thought-provoking arguments about why it is important to consider all options (including biotech) and the economic impacts of policy changes in our drive for sustainability.
Animal Cloning and Food: More Than a Feeling. The “ick factor” is a perfect example of the sentiments behind the opposition to cloning and the larger issue of genetically modified food: “It doesn’t feel right.”
Organic Food is no Middle Class Fad. Helen Browning of the UK’s Soil Association says that preferences for organic have made it through recessions before. I find it most interesting that she phrases her descriptions in terms of “ethical choices” and not safety, which is more how I see the reasoning behind many folks’ organic choice.
Cheap, Healthy Food. Some good advice here, such as reminders that simple, fresh foods are both healthier and cheaper that most junk foods. Sad that canned fruits and fish win out over fresh in the price wars, though.
Church wine bars? From Chow. The Church of England is contemplating opening a series of wine bars to bolster both its membership and support the wine industry.
