- Politics
- Inequality
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Food aid is sickening our society
Food in Community is pushing for a radical departure from the giving of food aid by joining the call for a cash-first system.
By David Markson - 23rd June 2021
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- Politics
- Ethical business
Hard Brexit brings chaos to small business
Brexit has left small businesses reeling as new trade rules mean exports to Europe have ceased in some sectors, while others face thousands in new weekly paperwork costs.
By Nina Pullman - 7th May 2021
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- Climate change
- Politics
Government raises UK’s emissions target
New ambitious carbon reduction target include aviation and shipping for first time but critics say action, not rhetoric, is needed.
By Jack Thompson - 22nd April 2021
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- Inequality
- Farming
- Politics
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.
By David Markson - 6th April 2021
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- News from the farm
- Politics
- Ethical business
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.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 24th March 2021
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- Politics
- Biodiversity
- Climate change
Green Brexit fails to arrive
Air quality, nature restoration and chemical regulations are among the environmental protection that are static or weaker since Brexit despite government pledges.
By Nina Pullman - 17th March 2021
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- Environment & ethics
- Inequality
- Politics
Land ownership blocking sustainable future
Access to land represents a significant obstacle to the vision of ecological farms filling Britain’s landscape, experts have said.
By Jack Thompson - 2nd February 2021
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- Environment & ethics
- Politics
UK farmers voice support for India protests
A union of farmers and landworkers in the UK has mobilised members to stand in solidarity with India’s small farmers who are resisting corporate reforms to the food system.
By Nina Pullman - 26th January 2021
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- Climate change
- Politics
Wind power and electric vehicles set for major funding
The government’s 10-point green plan includes major investment in wind and electric vehicles but is weak on tree planting and omits food and farming altogether.
By Nina Pullman - 19th November 2020
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Latest articles
- News from the farm
- Ethical business
- Packaging
Leading the veg revolution
When the first organic veg boxes were delivered by us freaks on the fringe 35 years ago, plant-based eating and climate change were the concerns of a tiny, far-sighted minority.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 24th June 2021
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- Inequality
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Food aid is sickening our society
Food in Community is pushing for a radical departure from the giving of food aid by joining the call for a cash-first system.
By David Markson - 23rd June 2021
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- Recipes
- Eating & drinking
Top five recipes for broad beans
From fritters, to the perfect bruschetta, or warm summer salads with fresh herbs - read our top five recipes for broad beans.
By Kirsty Hale - 22nd June 2021
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- Farming
- Biodiversity
Clarkson’s Farm: A new audience for farming
By turns entertaining, silly and serious, Clarkson’s real achievements are bringing the low-earning reality of British farming to the mainstream and spotlighting the biodiversity crisis, finds Emily…
By Emily Muddeman - 22nd June 2021
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- The big interview
- Eating & drinking
- Local sourcing
For the love of food
Honey & Co’s Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich are the ultimate foodie travellers, telling Nina Pullman about the joy of hyper seasonal eating and how to find where the locals eat.
By Nina Pullman - 17th June 2021
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- Eating & drinking
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How to celebrate the Veg New Year
After months of eating hardy winter veg propped up by colourful additions from the continent, it’s an absolute joy to be eating fresh and local again.
By James Evans - 17th June 2021
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