The Beef of The Future
How would you like a burger with beef grown in a lab, what about a burger with beef made from insects?
It is no secret that industrial meat production is problematic in more ways than one. Beef cattle production in particular is costly to the environment with cattle being significant greenhouse gas producers, contributing to climate change.
However, new beef and milk alternatives are being developed with the aim of creating environmentally friendly options. We were joined by Professor Andrew McGregor, from Macquarie University’s Department of Geography and Planning to discuss the social and environmental implications of these alternatives.
