Forget Rice, Dish Up Aztec Pigweed to Help Feed the World
Forget Rice, Dish Up Aztec Pigweed to Help Feed the World
wreak havoc on
Phrase
rik ˈhævək ɔn
to cause great damage
The deadly earthquake and tsunami wreaked havoc on supply chains throughout the world.
The planned strike by dockworkers was forecast to wreak havoc on the country's economy, but it was averted at the last minute.
averted
회피 한
동사
돌리다
turn, spin, impute, lay, trundle, avert
Forget Rice, Dish Up Aztec Pigweed to Help Feed the World
From Aztec pigweed to dragon beans - several ancient, often forgotten foods are making their way to the dinner table in an effort to diversify the diet of a growing global population.
In an initiative to cut the world's dependency on major crops like wheat and rice, Britain's Prince Charles has launched the Forgotten Foods Network to rediscover long-lost crops, fruit and vegetables.
As rising temperatures wreak havoc on farmers worldwide, scientists are seeking new ways to feed a population that is set to boom to an estimated 9.8 billion by 2050.
Ancient food like pigweed once eaten by the Aztecs can be eaten raw or be ground into flour - one of many crops that could add valuable nutrients to a limited modern diet, say experts.
"We must move beyond the 'business as usual' approach of relying on monocultures of major, well-known crops, and invest in agricultural diversity," Charles said in video message.
The initiative was developed by Crops For the Future, a Malaysian organization doing crop research. Charles launched the campaign at their headquarters last week.
What are your thoughts on the Forgotten Foods Network?
2.
What is the staple crop in your country? Why do you think this is the case?
3.
Would you be willing to try "ancient foods" and "long-lost crops?" Why? Why not?
4.
Are you concerned that we will not be able to feed a population of 9.8 billion by 2050? Why? Why not?
5.
Would you agree that it's important to "invest in agricultural diversity?" Why? Why not?
Have you tried any new foods lately that you enjoyed? If so, please share your experience.
2.
Are you open to trying new foods and new cuisines? Why? Why not?
3.
What traditional food from your country would you recommend to a foreign visitor? Why?
4.
Why do you think rice and wheat have become staple crops?
5.
Do you believe that we may have to look for radical food alternatives in order to feed a population of 9.8 billion? Why? Why not?
6.
A reasonable agriculture would do its best to emulate nature. Rather than change the earth to suit a crop it would diversify its crops to suit the earth. - Verlyn Klinkenborg. Do you agree with this approach? Why? Why not?
7.
It is impossible to talk about adapting to climate change without considering how we will feed ourselves. - Cary Fowler. Would you agree that these issues are related? Why? Why not?
wreak havoc on
Phrase
rik ˈhævək ɔn
to cause great damage
The deadly earthquake and tsunami wreaked havoc on supply chains throughout the world.
The planned strike by dockworkers was forecast to wreak havoc on the country's economy, but it was averted at the last minute.
averted
회피 한
동사
돌리다
turn, spin, impute, lay, trundle, avert
Forget Rice, Dish Up Aztec Pigweed to Help Feed the World
From Aztec pigweed to dragon beans - several ancient, often forgotten foods are making their way to the dinner table in an effort to diversify the diet of a growing global population.
In an initiative to cut the world's dependency on major crops like wheat and rice, Britain's Prince Charles has launched the Forgotten Foods Network to rediscover long-lost crops, fruit and vegetables.
As rising temperatures wreak havoc on farmers worldwide, scientists are seeking new ways to feed a population that is set to boom to an estimated 9.8 billion by 2050.
Ancient food like pigweed once eaten by the Aztecs can be eaten raw or be ground into flour - one of many crops that could add valuable nutrients to a limited modern diet, say experts.
"We must move beyond the 'business as usual' approach of relying on monocultures of major, well-known crops, and invest in agricultural diversity," Charles said in video message.
The initiative was developed by Crops For the Future, a Malaysian organization doing crop research. Charles launched the campaign at their headquarters last week.
What are your thoughts on the Forgotten Foods Network?
2.
What is the staple crop in your country? Why do you think this is the case?
3.
Would you be willing to try "ancient foods" and "long-lost crops?" Why? Why not?
4.
Are you concerned that we will not be able to feed a population of 9.8 billion by 2050? Why? Why not?
5.
Would you agree that it's important to "invest in agricultural diversity?" Why? Why not?
Have you tried any new foods lately that you enjoyed? If so, please share your experience.
2.
Are you open to trying new foods and new cuisines? Why? Why not?
3.
What traditional food from your country would you recommend to a foreign visitor? Why?
4.
Why do you think rice and wheat have become staple crops?
5.
Do you believe that we may have to look for radical food alternatives in order to feed a population of 9.8 billion? Why? Why not?
6.
A reasonable agriculture would do its best to emulate nature. Rather than change the earth to suit a crop it would diversify its crops to suit the earth. - Verlyn Klinkenborg. Do you agree with this approach? Why? Why not?
7.
It is impossible to talk about adapting to climate change without considering how we will feed ourselves. - Cary Fowler. Would you agree that these issues are related? Why? Why not?
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