As the exodus of workers since Brexit takes hold, it brings a dawning realisation of just how much they are needed, and a chance to revalue our food system with people at the centre.
By Nina Pullman - 19th November 2021
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Given that it is virtually impossible to live with health and dignity on minimum wage, I wholeheartedly welcome the wage increases as long overdue – and not yet enough.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 30th September 2021
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This year, for the first time, I am not soothed by Keats’ words. His complacency feels out of reach in a world rocked by Covid, Brexit, and climate catastrophe, and a farming year that refuses to…
By Guy Singh-Watson - 23rd September 2021
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Over summer, requests came in to help people who hadn’t eaten as an extra nine million people increased their borrowing over the pandemic to stay afloat, writes Chantelle Norton of Food in Community.
By Chantelle Norton - 13th September 2021
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Growers point to visibly changing climate as apple crop suffers under frost, rain and wind with a likely shorter season for English apples and pears this year.
By Nina Pullman - 25th August 2021
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Winners of the annual Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year Awards show a year of lockdown and the sharing, harvesting and preparing food across the world.
By Nina Pullman - 11th May 2021
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Charity Surfers Against Sewage hopes to galvanise 100,000 Brits to clean a million miles of rivers, beaches and green spaces to counter the rise in single-use plastic since the pandemic.
By Nina Pullman - 8th April 2021
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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.
By David Markson - 6th April 2021
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Easter might be slightly less sociable this year, but make the most of a sunny forecast and try BBQ-ing your favourite spring veg with our top Easter Day recipes.
By Becky Blench - 1st April 2021
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Eating more fruit and veg, thinking about nutrient intake and wasting less food are all part of how to eat a healthy diet that’s good for the planet.
By Nina Pullman - 29th November 2021
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With a ban on new palm oil plantations in Indonesia about to expire, Anna Turns looks at certification and synthetic palm oil as sustainable solutions.
By Anna Turns - 29th November 2021
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With a focus on crafts, beauty and other original low-impact gifts from small ethical businesses – share the joy of a sustainable Christmas with our 2021 gift guide.
By Becky Blench - 26th November 2021
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Most farmers see better opportunities for their own livelihoods, protecting nature, and connecting with their local communities elsewhere, a new survey has found.
By Nina Pullman - 26th November 2021
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New study finds unhealthy foods have higher emissions as speakers at British Nutrition Federation event point out links between health and sustainable food.
By Nina Pullman - 25th November 2021
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The flavour is great this year so far, after a bit of a panicky start to the growing season: for some reason the plants didn’t establish so we had to quickly replant in another field.
By Richard Tucker - 25th November 2021
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