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- Veganism
- Environment & ethics
Sustainable veganism sparks debate
The role of livestock in a sustainable food system versus a pressing need to reduce overall meat intake was one of the most hotly-debated topics at the recent Oxford Real Farming Conference
By Nina Pullman - 14th January 2019
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- Growers and suppliers
- Local sourcing
Winter weather causes veg shortages
Snow in Italy has combined with a wet 2018 in Britain to create shortages on some veg and leafy salad crops
By Nina Pullman - 10th January 2019
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- News from the farm
Father of Riverford founder passes away
John Watson, of Riverford Farm and father of Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson, has passed away aged 93.
By Riverford - 9th January 2019
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- Meat
- Politics
Caroline Lucas calls for meat tax
A tax on meat could help reduce carbon emissions linked to agriculture and encourage a move to more sustainably-produced and higher welfare livestock as well as better diets.
By Nina Pullman - 8th January 2019
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- Farming
- Politics
- Organics
Conference tackles farming status quo
Over a 1,000 food producers, farmers and activists gathered to discuss how to create an alternative food and farming system at the largest-ever Oxford Real Farming Conference
By Nina Pullman - 7th January 2019
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- Animal welfare
- Environment & ethics
Wildlife campaigner awarded CBE
Conservationist and broadcaster Chris Packham has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours for 2019 for services to nature conservation.
By Nina Pullman - 2nd January 2019
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