What is the future of food? (part 1)
HRH Prince of Wales
Environmentalist, Charitable Entrepreneur
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About the video: ‘What is the future of food? (part 1)’
The Prince of Wales gave this closing speech at the Terra Madre conference in Turin, Italy. The conference, held in October 2004, brought together 5,000 small scale food producers and traders and was organized by the Slow Food movement. His Royal Highness talks about globalization, the homogenization of food and the manipulation of nature. He then warns of the dangers of imposing industrial farming systems on traditional agricultural economies, especially in the developing world. See also: Erika Lesser
Total views: 6,325
Filmed: Turin, Italy on 23 October 2004
Credits: Terra Madre
Copyright © 2004 Slow Food
About HRH Prince of Wales
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is heir apparent to the British throne.
He is well known for his extensive charity work.
In 1976 he founded The Prince’s Trust, which provides practical and financial support to young entrepreneurs. Prince Charles is respected for his independent views on spirituality, urban regeneration and sustainable agriculture, amongst other concerns.
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