In organic we trust

Behind the detail of the organic standards lie the simple principles that you must put back at least as much as you take, writes Guy Singh-Watson ahead of Organic September 2020.

Products linked to deforestation 'could be illegal'

Companies would have to prove that they do not source cocoa, soy and palm oil from areas of illegal deforestation under new law.

Brunch with a difference

Move over smashed avocado and eggs – to celebrate the reopening of the Riverford Field Kitchen, head chef Lewis Glanvill reveals his seasonal brunch recipes with a twist exclusively in Wicked Leeks.

The making of maftoul

Palestinian’s traditional grain is made by women farmers in the West Bank who dry bulgur wheat in sunshine before cracking and rolling it in an age-old artisan process.

Dam it: Meet nature's engineers

How one Cornish organic farmer has reintroduced beavers in a bid to reduce flooding in the local area and improve climate resilience.

Diet diaries

From FODMAP to eating disorders, our diets and relationship with food can be dictated as much by health as by choice, each with their own challenges and impact on wellbeing.

Having a field day

Jack Thompson writes from the fields about life as British seasonal veg picker at Riverford's Devon farm.

Spend 'Eat out' vouchers at indies, public urged

A campaign is urging the public to spend vouchers at independent restaurants to help prevent further closures and support local suppliers.

Sowing winter vegetables

This month's GYO Wicked Leeks gardening column tackles what winter veg to start sowing now to bring colour to your winter veg patch.

Five best summer desserts

Make the most of seasonal summer fruit with honeycomb melon, balsamic BBQ strawberries or serve up summer on a plate with a glorious pavlova.

Lockdown has brought respect for meal plans

Lockdown has shown us a new way to live: now let’s work on flexible working, an end to best-before dates and a new respect for the agile meal planner.

Gene editing will fall at same hurdles

Genome editing is a powerful research tool – but all the signs are that it will be used to take us further in the wrong direction, argues Guy Singh-Watson.

The big interview

Beauty icon and farmer Liz Earle shares her philosophy for traceability, provenance and a regenerative future.

Rural racism: A closed door

With racism and race inequality being discussed like never before, David Jesudason hears why agriculture is still a closed shop for people of colour.

Top tips for tomatoes

From oven dried tomatoes to tomato leaf pesto, and not forgetting the ultimate fresh tomato Bloody Mary – read our chef’s top tips for tomatoes.

Guy's news...

Founder of Riverford Guy Singh-Watson writes a weekly column with news from the farm and more...

Wicked Leeks issue 3

The third issue of Wicked Leeks magazine, published digitally for free, covers the impact of Covid-19 on food delivery, changing habits and farming.

A blow for sustainable farming

The government has voted down key amendments to the Agriculture Bill to limit its obligations on food standards and environmental protections as post-Brexit trade talks continue.

Welcome to Wicked Leeks

Introducing the magazine for sustainable food and ethical business, published by Riverford.

A new model for farming?

French researchers have mapped a radical new food and farming system, phasing out pesticides, moving away from soy imports, and reducing the emissions of farming by 40 per cent.