From computers to cabbage: A new way of life
This has been our second year of growing veg. I’d never even been on a farm before when we took on the tenancy at this National Trust farm five years ago.
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Roots to Fruits: Billionaires, courgettes and the space race
If the billionaires really wanted to impress us, they’d grow courgettes in space and take up gardening, writes Louise Gray.
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How I run a zero waste shop
Zero waste shops like mine balance quality, ethical supply chains and accessible prices to create a transformative way of shopping, writes Louise Humpington.
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The future of farming hangs in the balance
Do we want our countryside to be a broken wasteland like the American mid-west? I think most of us want something better and I believe in our ability to rebel against this looming disaster, writes farmer James Rebanks.
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Why don’t students buy sustainable food?
Most of us don’t drive, we represent a high proportion of vegetarians, and we’re more likely to participate in green activism.
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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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Seasonality or seasonal workers?
Most British strawberries today are grown in coconut fibre under acres of polytunnels and the season has been extended far beyond summer.
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The wellness lie: A dangerous game
Social media gives rise to ‘wellness’ gurus and pseudo-doctors who can lead you down a path full of fake science, so why do so many fall for them?
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Eco labels could help drive change
Better a bad score than no score at all? A new eco label on food might not be perfect but it’s a step forward for transparency.
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The joy of community
In a society as individualistic as the UK, living in a community provides a challenging but rewarding alternative to the norm, writes Sam Warne.
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Going nuts for the nuture
Wicked Leeks summer edition out now
With a focus on regenerative farming, a cover interview with Asma Khan and we answer your questions on price, plastic and organic farming. Plus the joy of seasonal summer eating.
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Roots to Fruits
In a monthly investigative column, Louise Gray tackles the ethics and environmental impact behind our everyday fruit and veg, from food miles to pesticides and worker rights.
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Are supermarkets killing flavour?
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The wellness lie: a dangerous game
Social media gives rise to ‘wellness’ gurus and pseudo-doctors who can lead you down a path full of food myths and fake science, so why do so many fall for them? Asks Emily Muddeman.
By Emily Muddeman - 16th July 2021
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'I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more'
Even with the most mundane work there has to be some fun, camaraderie, pride, and a sense of purpose to sustain you through the week.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 15th July 2021
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Plastic Free July: Mountain or motivation?
This July, I set myself a challenge of getting more involved, but just noticing what’s really going on in terms of my plastic use has been a total shocker, writes Becky Blench.
By Becky Blench - 9th July 2021
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Stronger together; reclaiming Saint George
For me, Southgate’s management is indeed about more than football. He and his team represent the diverse and inclusive, caring, considerate and confident Britain I want to live in.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 7th July 2021
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Eco labels are complex but could encourage change
Better a bad score than no score at all? A new eco label on food that includes carbon footprint might not be perfect but it’s a step forward for transparency and better sourcing, writes David Burrows.
By David_Burrows - 5th July 2021
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Welcoming the summer flush
The teams in the tunnels are now very busy picking cucumbers, spring onions and basil, plus ‘sideshooting’ tomatoes, which funnels the plants’ energy into producing good fruit.
By John Richards - 30th June 2021
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