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Soya beans - a hint for hungry Europe 1921
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Soya beans - a hint for hungry Europe 1921
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on the possibilities of the soya bean as the solution to the cost of living in Europe. The editorial suggests that, " it is a matter of the highest political importance that the West should learn the lesson of cheaper living as taught it by the East in the adaptation of the Soya bean as an article of food" A century on, Europe is finally beginning to adopt this advice! Date: 1921
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This evocative image from the pages of The Illustrated London News, dated July 1921, showcases a bountiful harvest of soya beans, a crop that was gaining significant attention in Europe as a potential solution to the escalating cost of living. Amidst the aftermath of the First World War, the economic climate was dire, and the need for affordable food sources was paramount. The editorial accompanying this photograph emphasized the importance of Europeans learning from the East, where soya beans had long been a staple in the agricultural and dietary landscape. The text reads, "It is a matter of the highest political importance that the West should learn the lesson of cheaper living as taught it by the East in the adaptation of the Soya bean as an article of food." Soya beans, a versatile vegetable protein, offered an alternative to meat, which was becoming increasingly expensive and scarce. The image captures the promise of this humble legume, with its plump, golden beans arranged in neat rows against a lush green backdrop. A century on, Europe has finally begun to heed this advice. Soya beans have become an integral part of European agriculture and diet, with many countries now producing their own soya crops. The adoption of this Eastern wisdom has not only contributed to more affordable food sources but also to a more sustainable and diverse agricultural landscape. The soya bean's journey from an obscure Eastern crop to a staple in European agriculture is a testament to the power of cross-cultural learning and the resilience of human ingenuity in the face of adversity.
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