First published 2011
Food security expert Colin Tudge examines how humanity can feed itself without destroying the planet. He argues that industrial agriculture has created more problems than it solved, leading to soil depletion, biodiversity loss, and climate damage. Tudge presents alternative farming methods that work with natural systems rather than against them. He explores small-scale agriculture, permaculture principles, and traditional farming wisdom that modern technology has abandoned. The book challenges the assumption that only massive industrial operations can feed growing populations. Tudge shows how local food systems, diverse crops, and sustainable practices could actually produce more food while healing damaged ecosystems. He offers readers practical strategies for supporting better food systems and understanding the true costs of cheap industrial food.
Genres: environment, agriculture, non-fiction, food
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: informative
176 pages · Paperback · Pari Publishing