
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.
Read moreWe need a rapid transition to an alternative farming model, which is sustainable, nature-friendly and restores rather than undermines biodiversity while radically reducing emissions.
By Caroline Lucas - 11th March 2020
There is a link between regenerative farming systems and better farmer mental health, finds Marina O'Connell in her Master's thesis.
By Marina O'Connell - 4th March 2020
There’s nothing quite like the peppery taste of a fresh organic cauliflower from Cornwall in the middle of a British winter.
By Paul Badcock - 27th February 2020
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.
By Ruby Tandoh - 25th February 2020
Ellis wonders if the new trend for plant milks might bring new opportunities for the traditional and enterprising milk man.
By Ellis - 17th February 2020
0Ellis fears the government isn't as dedicated to protecting higher welfare or quality standards as it claims to be, as it moves towards a proposed UK-US trade deal.
By Ellis - 7th February 2020
0Earthworms hate slurry, and few would claim it’s perfect – but with the farmers getting 30p per litre for milk, don’t expect them to be able to make costly compost anytime soon.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 14th January 2021
1My hope is that 2021 will mark the start of the decline of the cult of individual wealth and fame, along with all the waste and loneliness that go with it.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 7th January 2021
9In search of mature, rocket-free inspiration, Riverford supports the Oxford Real Farming Conference: an annual meeting of unconventional farmers, cooks, campaigners and scientists.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 2nd December 2020
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