As global warming intensifies, fall armyworm infestations have emerged as a new threat to global agricultural production. During our fieldwork in the summer of 2019 in Jixian County (a pseudonym) on the North China Plain, the arrival of the fall armyworm put the entire county on ‘wartime’ footing. The fall…
Open Xiaohongshu and search for rainforest hiking, and you’ll find plenty of creators using phrases like “pristine wilderness”, “enveloped by nature”, “disconnected from it all”, and “connecting with primal life force” to describe the emotional resonance the rainforest provides. In September 2024, friends and I also ventured into a tropical…
Not long after settling in Kunming, I added one eatery to my list of spots I simply have to share with friends: Tusheng Eatery. This year marks its fourteenth anniversary, and it has cultivated a dedicated following in the city. Nestled in a creative quarter on a steep hillside, the…
In this episode of Food Talk, we connect remotely with five interns who participated in Foodthink’s ‘Lianhe Project’ to hear about their daily routines on the farm. These young people, hailing from all corners of the country, have successively headed to Lvwo Farm in Jingyang, Shaanxi, for their placements. You…
Opening an organic sourdough bakery was no spur-of-the-moment decision. To ensure my family could enjoy wholesome carbohydrates, I spent several years learning to bake sourdough using a natural wild yeast starter. Over these years, I have often shared my loaves with friends or brought them to potlucks, consistently receiving plenty…
Foodthink Says Since the 1950s, a global “Fairtrade” movement has gained momentum. Cheap agricultural products from developing countries have flowed steadily into developed nations, yet the vast majority of profits embedded in commodity prices have been extracted by large capitals within the trade chain, while farmers and labourers see only…
I. A Village Party Secretary, Out of Nowhere “Ecological farming?” Fan Hanquan, who had been facing away from us, suddenly turned around. “I’d like to give it a try.” I was taken slightly aback. It was 23 February 2022. I remember the date so clearly because, since I first arrived…
Foodthink Says As autumn sets in, the Little Dining Table in Yulin, Chengdu has been up and running for six months. This half-year of practice has undoubtedly fostered a growing rapport between the cook, the dining companions, our partner farmers, and the food itself. Alongside the planned changes, life has…
Foodthink Says 16 October marks the 44th World Food Day, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) designating this year’s global theme as: “Food Security for All, Building a Better Life, Creating a Brighter Future.” Advocates and promoters of GM technology have long packaged it as the premier solution…
Starting 1 January 2025, Singapore’s platform workers in food delivery, courier services, and ride-hailing will benefit from more comprehensive social protection covering workplace injuries, retirement, healthcare, and housing. They will also be able to form ‘Platform Work Associations’ to bolster their collective bargaining power. This change stems from the Platform…
