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As governments across the globe declare climate emergencies, and a United Nations report warns that a million more species could become extinct within decades, the role of farming is under scrutiny as never before. In the July/August issue of Resurgence & Ecologist, we explore the future of farming and how we can work together to change things for the better.

Thembi Mutch looks at the banana trade in Tanzania, and Ed Davey explores how China's dietary choices impact on the rest of the world. Harry Barton, from Devon Wildlife Trust, reflects on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union and the opportunity this provides to put in place policies that benefit nature and agriculture.

We feature an interview with former Irish president Mary Robinson who praises the passion and energy fuelling the school strikes. "We need to listen and learn from the passion of our young people and show them that there is indeed a way for our political and economic systems to meet their cries for action", she says.

In our Ethical Living section, Anna Turns meets businesswoman Geetie Singh-Watson and learns more about her commitment to environmental activism, while in our arts section we discover that wild-flower meadows are not only a buzzing ecosystem, but also a source of inspiration for artist Jessica Albarn.

Opinions on farming and diet are often polarised, but as the environmental crisis threatens to snatch the very food from our mouths, we don't have time for division and finger-pointing. As Gareth Morgan, head of policy at the Soil Association, reminds us, "farmers should be seen as part of the solution and must be supported to make the transition to climate-friendly farming solutions." It is imperative that we work together.

We invite you to read our featured articles on farming and climate change from this issue of Resurgence & Ecologist and hope you find much to enjoy.

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