古代物救未来(下) Episode 2
泰国有些农夫开始种植一种和本土米种杂交而成的「紫莓香米」,它比一般白米营养价值高,而且种植过程中不用施加会危害土壤及生态自然的化学肥料。然而,这个米种能否获得消费者的青睐?
印度历年利用损害性的耕作方式,严重破坏土壤肥力和地下水供应。回归古老谷物可以减缓损害,但农夫们就要放弃政府对耕种稻米的资助,面临两难局面。
《古代谷物救未来(下)》,细说泰国研发「紫莓香米」和印度农夫放手一搏,重投古老谷物的怀抱,希望可造福人群和地球的故事。
In Thailand, some farmers have started to plant a variety of rice that has been crossbred with an ancient local purple rice. It is more nutritious than white rice and does not require harmful fertilisers which damage the soil, but will consumers want to eat these resilient species? In India, years of harmful farming practices have caused immense damage to soils and underground freshwater supplies. There are ancient grains that could help mitigate these issues, but farmers are hesitant to plant crops that have no economic support or Government incentives.