Comments by "Steve Parker" (@steveparker8065) on "George Monbiot breaks down why we need to destroy farming" video.

We need vegetables, herbs, berry bushes and fruit trees planted on every estate in Britain, so we are not reliant on profit-hungry supermarkets and can source natural organic food locally. It isn't difficult as this was the case in the 70s when I grew up. Both sets of grandparents had gardens full of food and we used to forage for a plethora of edibles on our doorstep... Now we have food banks?
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@Arbaaltheundefeated We already import 46% of our food. We have thousands of miles of roads and council estates filled with decorative trees and bushes. Preservation including salt pickling, fermentation and pickling in vinegar has provided seasonal foods all year around for centuries. Modern farming methods such as hydroponics, aquaponics and verticle gardens provide many multiples of food per square meter.
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@mowilliams2517 Over 40% of human production is consumerism based and unnecessary, communal gardens and home gardens using the latest tech will enable us to feed ourselves with little effort.
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@Arbaaltheundefeated I clearly stated using the latest technology and all areas of roads, common spaces and council estates and my point is about community gardens. Guerrilla gardening. Your insults only serve to prove your arrogance and lack of understanding. We are close to global conflict, how do suggest we survive with only 54% of our food grown in this country? Keep your petty and pedantic points to yourself or find someone who cares, you misinterpret and misunderstand the concept and speak from a lack of knowledge.
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