Breeding food for nutrition: common sense or quasi science?

The agri revolution led to a focus on crop yields above all else – but researchers are beginning to look again at nutrition in our food.

Seaspiracy questions reality of ‘sustainable’ fishing

The Netflix documentary has been welcomed for spotlighting damage from large-scale fishing while its claim that no fish is sustainable is disputed.

Biodiversity is about habitats not just species

More than just reefs and rainforests, habitat diversity also covers the heaths, woodlands, fens and bogs closer to home. Here's how you can help protect and visit some of the habitat restoration projects across the UK.

Charity launches biggest-ever UK beach clean

Charity Surfers Against Sewage hopes to galvanise 100,000 Brits to clean a million miles of rivers, beaches and green spaces to counter the rise in single-use plastic since the pandemic.

The uncomfortable truth about fishing

I found it hard to disagree with the main conclusion of Seaspiracy: that there is almost no sustainable fishing, and the labels claiming sustainability fall a long way short of delivering it.

What can we glean from the loss of the Commons?

The pandemic has brought a fresh perspective on the power of community and feelings of injustice: let’s channel this anger positively and build dignified food security for all, writes David Markson.

How to BBQ spring veg

Spring is the time of year when the first new-season crops are ready to harvest, while the first warm sunshine days are just around the corner. Combine the two with these top tips for barbecuing all your favourite Spring vegetables:

Fear of rejection is biggest worry for gay farmers

What’s life like as a gay farmer? While the cattle are unphased and the brassicas grow no differently, for many the biggest fear about coming out is still internal, writes organic farmer Ben Andrews.

Our emissions, our responsibility

If someone tells you that they will reach net zero, I urge you not to be impressed until they have told you how.

Why processed food is bad for the environment

In this excerpt from her new book, magazine editor Georgina Wilson-Powell explains the impact of processed food and how to work around it.

Getting your nitrogen fix: How to make green manure

Our April gardening column is all about how to get your nitrogen fix with the help of DIY and sustainable green manures rather than artificial fertilisers.

Best Easter recipes to celebrate spring veg

Easter might be slightly less sociable this year, but make the most of a sunny forecast and try BBQ-ing your favourite spring veg with our top Easter Day recipes.

New bank could fast-track sustainable farming

Government should set up a new bank to help finance farmers moving into agroecological or regenerative farming, report finds.

Reconnecting with my land

With a renewed sense of connection with the countryside, Jack Thompson links local ancient field patterns with a brutal period of English history to track the roots of land ownership.

Believe in each other, not in markets

The illegitimate faith in greed shown by our PM’s comments this week will lead us over the cliff, destroying all that so many of us love about our country, and ultimately our planet.

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Top five Hungry Gap recipes

Embrace the rhythm of seasonal eating with these top five recipes for the Hungry Gap to make the most of lush British greens, fresh cauliflowers or seasonal purple sprouting.

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Climate change threatens milk and potatoes

British cows and potatoes will suffer increased heat stress and disease pressures because of climate change, the Met Office has said.

No Time To Waste

Food waste is a climate issue if it ends up in landfill - join the new campaign from Riverford and Wicked Leeks to cut food waste in the home and raise awareness.