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What percentage of global farming land is accounted for by livestock?
What percentage of global farming land is accounted for by livestock?
Livestock accounts for 77% of global farming land.
What is the impact of livestock production on the planet, and what are some alternatives to address this issue?
What is the impact of livestock production on the planet, and what are some alternatives to address this issue?
Livestock accounts for 77% of global farming land, but only produces 18% of the world's calories and 37% of total protein. Insect-based diets have clear benefits as a sustainable alternative to current agricultural production.
What benefits do insect-based diets have over traditional diets?
What benefits do insect-based diets have over traditional diets?
Insect-based diets have clear benefits, although the text does not specify what these are.
Why are researchers and entrepreneurs in Argentina facing barriers to promote insect-based diets?
Why are researchers and entrepreneurs in Argentina facing barriers to promote insect-based diets?
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Study Notes
- Argentina has a high per capita consumption of red meat.
- The country has been facing an economic crisis since 2018.
- Current agricultural production is unsustainable for the planet.
- Livestock accounts for 77% of global farming land.
- Livestock only produces 18% of the world's calories and 37% of total protein.
- Insect-based diets have clear benefits.
- Researchers and entrepreneurs in Argentina are fighting against prejudice and legal barriers to promote insect-based diets.
- The economic crisis has led to changes in consumption habits.
- Sitting around a table with friends or family is a common fond memory for Argentineans.
- The expansion of agriculture is one of the greatest impacts humans have left on the Earth.
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How much do you know about Argentina's food and agricultural industry? Test your knowledge with this quiz and discover surprising facts about the country's consumption habits, economic crisis, and sustainable food alternatives. From the high per capita consumption of red meat to the benefits of insect-based diets, this quiz covers a wide range of topics related to food and agriculture in Argentina. See how much you know about the impact of livestock on the planet, changes in consumption habits, and the memories that surround food in Argentinean culture
