tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1553007779315093679.post8329254503405112105..comments2015-06-17T17:21:18.104-07:00Comments on Self sufficiency in Galicia: Costing the Earth.Renovation in Galiciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1553007779315093679.post-34900512996947208672009-09-01T02:19:20.589-07:002009-09-01T02:19:20.589-07:00There had been EU regulation regarding the curve o...There had been EU regulation regarding the curve on bananas and cucumbers, however this is no longer the case and it is now allowed for grade two fruit and veg to be sold. The original restrictions were introduced as a result of the very strong supermarket lobby.<br />The grading of fruit according to colour is the supermarkets dictate, and the grading equipment is all computerised so that all tomatoes etc are within the same shade. It looks better on the supermarket shelves!Renovation in Galiciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134753603087085719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1553007779315093679.post-31273092163325423892009-08-31T22:26:57.719-07:002009-08-31T22:26:57.719-07:00The situation in Kenya and many other poor countri...The situation in Kenya and many other poor countries is indeed awful. If supermarkets are right that the EU consumers need straight beans, consistent sized fruit etc they could possibly improve their image by ensuring that rejected food is rejected before it is transported and goes back into the local markets to feed those in need. Your communal farming idea sounds like a good plan. I would also like to see the allotment idea taking off again - during the dig for victory years many small scale gardens and allotments were producing a significant proportion of family food and acting as social hubs too. I am surprised at how little variation there is in food grown out in galicia although families do get together and do the planting harvesting etc many seem to mostly grow a patch of maize, cabbages and potatoes and some beans. Our approach to growing a little of everything is seen as "intensive multiculture" - enterprising and a little amusing. Sprouts in particular get a giggle although I occasionally see the seeds in local cooperativas no one seems to recognise the plants.Ianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037532634979796485noreply@blogger.com