Soil Association faces 'meat-free' backlash
Organic certification has sparked criticism after proposals that schools should have one meat-free day a week.
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Monsanto faces third glyphosate pay-out
Agrochemical giant must pay Californian couple over $2bn after court found it was liable for cancer diagnosis.
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One million species face extinction threat
World's largest-ever biodiversity study issues stark warning while locally-owned land bucks trend.
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Riverford names top suppliers
Neil and Gary Farley win Grower of the Year at Riverford's annual supplier conference.
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- Climate change
Soil Association faces ‘meat-free’ backlash
Organic certification has sparked criticism after proposals that schools should have one meat-free day to help tackle climate change as debate around meat and role of livestock gathers momentum.
By Nina Pullman - 22nd May 2019
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- Environment & ethics
Monsanto faces third glyphosate pay-out
Agrochemical giant Monsanto has been ordered to pay over $2bn to a Californian couple who used Roundup weedkiller before being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer.
By Nina Pullman - 14th May 2019
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- News from the farm
- Supply
‘Perfect’ pak choi leads start of UK season
Pak choi and asparagus have thrived in the warmer than usual spring as the British veg new year gets off to a plentiful start.
By Nina Pullman - 9th May 2019
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- Climate change
Mothers to unite on climate march
A new climate group Mothers Rise Up aims to engage ‘everyday mothers’ and encourage them to turn fear for their children’s future into action.
By Nina Pullman - 8th May 2019
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- Diversity
One million species face extinction threat
World’s largest ever biodiversity study issues stark warning and need for transformative change while locally-owned land and organic farming offer hope.
By Nina Pullman - 7th May 2019
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- Growers and suppliers
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Riverford names its top suppliers
Organic potato and root veg growers Neil and Gary Farley scooped the prestigious Grower of the Year award at Riverford's annual supplier conference.
By Nina Pullman - 3rd May 2019
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