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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What makes a great leader stand out
We all know bosses who criticise, doubt, gossip, make sweeping judgements; but conscious leaders seem to offer people a deep sense of faith, finds podcast host Ruth Farenga.
By Ruth Farenga - 15th June 2021
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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.
By Sam Warne - 11th June 2021
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Making hay while the sun shines
Each year, the harvester, trailers and rowing-up rake get larger, harvesting 100 acres of grass a day compared to the five acres of my youth.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 10th June 2021
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Rotating and regenerative farming
We put nutrients back into the soil by rotating livestock through the fields and building up soil fertility, which is becoming known as ‘regenerative farming’.
By David and Helen Camp - 3rd June 2021
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Ne’er cast a clout till May be out
With ever less reliable weather at home, added to the growing appetite for local fruit and veg, it is time to consider more investment in polytunnels and long-term cold storage to bridge the Hungry…
By Guy Singh-Watson - 26th May 2021
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Seasonality: Why it matters for your health
In an excerpt from her new book, Dr Jenny Goodman explores why seasonal eating changes with temperature and location and why it benefits both human and planetary health.
By Jenny Goodman - 24th May 2021
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