Tropentag 2019 - Student blog - Videos 2014

Challenging the Old Gray Horses: Interview with Louwrens Hoffman, Part II

Rachel Friedman — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:36:46 +0000

For more, you can also access the blog post and part I of the video.

Outside the Box: Animal Agriculture Beyond the Feedlot

Rachel Friedman — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 22:32:16 +0000

You might wonder why, as a long-time vegetarian, I am writing on a topic that so blatantly opposes my own dietary inclinations. Yet, the topic of the keynote address given by Louwrens Hoffman at Tropentag’s closing plenary is exactly why I must. Though many choose vegetarianism in response to animal welfare issues or because they “love” animals too much to eat them, consuming few or no animal products is a growing response to an unsustainable system of meat production. The livestock sector accounts for 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and contributes to soil erosion and freshwater pollution. At the same time, over a quarter of the Earth’s land surface is not suitable for growing crops, yet could support livestock. (Continue...)

Interview with the manager of Tropentag 2014: Bohdan Lojka

Marek — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:12:44 +0000

Are you interested in the background of Czech organisation team? See how to maybe organise Tropentag at your own institution!

Building Bridges in Smallholder Livestock Systems: A Conversation with Jimmy Smith

Rachel Friedman — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 15:44:24 +0000

Welcome to Tropentag 2014!

Jose Jara — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 12:33:31 +0000

Welcome to Tropentag 2014