Can food really help my mood?

Eating fruit, veg, fish and wholegrains is linked to lower prevalence of depression and better mental health, writes nutritionist Francesca Vuolo.

Why organic farming can slow climate change

Using no synthetic fertilisers and storing more carbon in healthy soils are some of the ways organic farms help mitigate climate change, writes Louisa Pharoah.

Having a field day

The proportion of English and local pickers is far higher than normal, and it is interesting to see the professional backgrounds of the workers.

Lockdown has brought respect for meal plans

Lockdown has shown us a new way to live: now let’s work on flexible working, proper wages, an end to best-before dates and a new respect for the agile meal planner.

Hidden hunger and the stigma of poverty

Food poverty isn’t easy to talk about but free school meals are a vital safety net for low-income families, writes Becky Marshall.

Nature connection in the kitchen

I found beauty in the soft leaves of the celery, intrigue in the antennae of the kohlrabi and pleasure in the veins of the Cavolo Nero, writes Lucy Jones.

Tips for a low-carbon diet

Eating less tropical fruit, choosing organic grass-fed meat and buying less processed food – read sustainability expert Zac’s top tips for a low-carbon diet.

Unconscious bias in the fields and the boardroom

Unbeknownst to me, our co-owner council discussed the issue last week.

Wicked Leeks stance on Black Lives Matter

We stand in solidarity with the global black community and the fight against racism.

Circles of change: From Judaism to doughnuts

The circles found in the Jewish concept of 'tikun olam' and the ripple effect from local change initiatives could lead to a more sustainable world.

Five eco lessons from lockdown

From ditching her car, getting creative with leftovers and buying direct from producers, Anna Turns writes about the eco lessons learnt during lockdown.

Climate of Crisis: A breath of fresh air

I measured clean air on Oxford Street to rival rural Hampshire, writes Lucy Siegle.

Anxiety is normal but not inevitable

Meaningful actions, conversations with others and positive news can relieve anxiety around climate and coronavirus, writes Amy Leech.

Wicked Leeks Ellis

Wicked Leeks' cartoonist with his take on sustainability, food politics, and anything in between.

Why prisoners deserve healthy ethical food

For the first time in a long time, people there are excited about prison food. Those of us outside the prison system should be, too, writes Ruby Tandoh.