Climate change and the long walk back to ourselves
Friday, August 17, 2018
This is what you likely have heard of the future in the era of climate change. But did you know the climate change will also have a profound impact on your mental wellbeing?
For millennia, people have grown from and in relation to their more-than-human world. For most of our history, we all carried an intimate understanding of the seasons, planting according to the rains, sun and soil of the places we called home. As hunters, we understood the habits of the animals who lived alongside us. And, as gatherers, we came to be awed by the diversity of plants and their many uses.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...