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Global Challenges: Food A and B

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This lecture covers the origins and development of organic agriculture, including its philosophical and religious roots, the emergence of biodynamic agriculture, and the economic and market aspects of organic food production. It also discusses the global importance of food sustainability and the challenges faced in the food industry.

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