The uncomfortable truth about fishing

I found it hard to disagree with the main conclusion of Seaspiracy: that there is almost no sustainable fishing, and the labels claiming sustainability fall a long way short of delivering it.

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.

Fear of rejection is biggest worry for gay farmers

What’s life like as a gay farmer? While the cattle are unphased and the brassicas grow no differently, for many the biggest fear about coming out is still internal, writes organic farmer Ben Andrews.

Our emissions, our responsibility

If someone tells you that they will reach net zero, I urge you not to be impressed until they have told you how.

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.

Roots to fruits: Why bananas are the perfect pandemic fruit

Bananas aren’t just our lockdown baking solace, they’re also facing a pandemic of their own, the disease TR4, driven by monocultures and a lack of diversity, finds Louise Gray.

Mum gave me a lifetime’s appreciation of good food

As Mother’s Day approaches, chef Kirsty Hale reflects on how her mother’s Dartmoor allotment and care-filled home-cooking inspired her recipes and approach to food.

Guy's news

Read the weekly newsletter from Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson with the latest from the farm, food politics and anything in between.

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Send surplus food to people not energy

Edible food surplus should go to people in need not used as cheap power for subsidised anaerobic digesters, writes City Harvest’s Laura Winningham.

Nuts and rationality

I will never see the walnuts in full production, but have been sustained by a vision of being wheeled out in my later years to sit under the trees as the nuts drop, with a flagon of cider and an air rifle to see off squirrels.

The power of 'what if?'

All too often we default to dystopian images, rather than allowing ourselves to believe that it could actually be amazing: more connected, happier, healthier, with cleaner air, better food.

Wicked Leeks issue 5: A force for change

Featuring a cover interview with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, this issue explores the power of positive thinking, how to scale up sustainable farming and renewing the joy of food in 2021.