At the time of writing, Spring is gently arriving at the Riverford farm in Devon. Trees are full with the trill of nest-building birds and our farmers are hard at work planting lettuces in the field…
By Riverford - 9th April 2019
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Is there a gender imbalance in farming? This International Women's Day, we hear from three women working in agriculture about their careers and experiences in what is still a male-dominated industry…
By Riverford - 8th March 2019
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As veganism grows in popularity, there are questions over what is, and isn't, a sustainable plant-based diet. Watch below and join the debate on social media under #WickedLeeks.
By Riverford - 12th February 2019
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Beet is a star of the veg-dessert world, lending a sweet depth and moistness without tasting at all vegetably. It pairs well with chocolate in a mousse fit for Valentine's Day or any other special…
By Riverford - 11th February 2019
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Oca are like a lighter, sharper-tasting version of the potato. Guy grows them on Riverford's French farm with great results: planted in March, they grow steadily through the summer before swelling…
By Riverford - 31st January 2019
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A blend of comforting, earthy beetroot and fragrant Asian aromatics. The ginger brings some warm spicing, and you can choose to boost it with a pinch of cayenne, if the mood takes you.
By Riverford - 23rd January 2019
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From hasselback Butternuts, to a Delicata tarte tatin, or maybe a griddled Crown Prince - test your squash variety knowledge and get creative with these brand new seasonal Veg Hacks for squash.
By James Evans - 20th October 2020
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Mindfulness and sustainable food have always been at the heart of Sharpham Estate, but lockdown brought them to the fore in new ways.
By Nina Pullman - 19th October 2020
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As the pace of things slows down in autumn, quinces are just right for slow cooked seasonal dishes, both sweet and savoury.
By Becky Blench - 19th October 2020
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One of the UK’s first commercial lentil growers tells Nina Pullman why scaling up unusual plant protein crops isn’t a quick fix for sustainable farming.
By Nina Pullman - 19th October 2020
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New survey finds surge in buying local as rugby referee Nigel Owens joins campaign to highlight how ethical shopping helps sustainable farmers.
By Nina Pullman - 16th October 2020
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Navigating access to food and social isolation might be relatively new concepts for some, but for one charity, it’s business as usual.
By Nina Pullman - 15th October 2020
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