- Grow your own
- Soil
- Climate change
A dirty little secret
The latest Grow Your Own Wicked Leeks column investigates peat, its value as a carbon sink, and how to make your own peat-free potting compost.
By Sarah Brown - 3rd March 2020
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Soil
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- Organics
- Plant-based
- Soil
New organic market report ‘disappointing’
Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson said huge interest in green issues has failed to boost organic sector despite offering ‘solutions’.
By Nina Pullman - 6th February 2020
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- Soil
- Climate change
The black gold rush
With soil likely to become a frontline tool in tackling the climate crisis, Nick Easen investigates the new trend for ‘carbon farming’.
By Nick Easen - 28th January 2020
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- Politics
- Farming
- Soil
Farmers to be paid for protecting environment
Government confirms new farm subsidies will be based on environmental protection in new Agriculture Bill.
By Nina Pullman - 16th January 2020
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- News from the farm
- Soil
Record rainfall as winter starts early
We have had 19 inches of rain since 1 September; half our annual average and more than double the same period last year.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 14th November 2019
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- Soil
The quest to bring soil health to Westminster
One of the clear messages we received was that soil is difficult to communicate, awkward to relate to, hard to sell, writes Ellen Fay of the Sustainable Soils Alliance.
By Ellen Fay - 17th July 2019
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- Soil
- Environment & ethics
Why Attenborough should make a 'Brown Planet'
Soil doesn't have the 'wow' factor of environmental issues like coal-fired energy or plastic pollution, but it should be given just as much attention, writes environmental economist Pernille…
By Pernille Holtedahl - 25th June 2019
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- Farming
- Soil
Soil, clover and the wealth of organic
In his book, Given Half a Chance, Edward Davey met the late organic legend Peter Melchett for a tour of his organic farm in Norfolk.
By Edward Davey - 31st May 2019
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- News from the farm
- Soil
Staying off our knees
Guy Singh-Watson explains how after 30 years of organic farming, Riverford have become pretty good at controlling weeds.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 17th April 2019
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Latest articles
- Plastic
- Ethical business
- Recycling
Cups made from cups
A former Dyson engineer has created the world’s first reusable coffee cup made from takeaways, with plans for the local economy and regional waste collection.
By Nina Pullman - 24th September 2020
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- Health
- Mental health
- Plant-based
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.
By Francesca Vuolo - 24th September 2020
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- Politics
- Animal welfare
- Environment & ethics
Lords vote to ban low-quality food imports
A House of Lords vote to ban sales of imported food that do not meet UK standards sends strong message to MPs ahead of next Ag Bill review.
By Nina Pullman - 23rd September 2020
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- Recipes
- Eating & drinking
Top five recipes to celebrate the kale season
As the days cool and autumn colours emerge, fresh British-grown kale comes into season offering a delicious splash of green in these top five kale recipes.
By Kirsty Hale - 22nd September 2020
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- News from the farm
- Ethical business
Can B Corp make business better?
We see the most vital benefit as not marking our own homework; regular assessment will highlight areas for improvement, and help us balance competing demands.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 21st September 2020
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- Biodiversity
- Environment & ethics
Campaigners gear up to protect nature
The National Trust and the Wildlife Trusts have both issued new calls to protect and restore nature via conservation efforts and designated ‘wild belt’ areas.
By Nina Pullman - 18th September 2020
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