- 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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- Farming
- Environment & ethics
Sustainable farming set to take off
Technology will help farmers reduce pesticide use, protect soil and collect ecosystem data according to a new report looking at future food trends in 2040.
By Nina Pullman - 19th February 2019
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- Veganism
- Farming
What makes a sustainable plant-based diet?
As veganism grows in popularity, there are questions over what is, and isn't, a sustainable plant-based diet. Watch below and join the debate on social media under #WickedLeeks.
By Riverford - 12th February 2019
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- Soil
Waste material to be turned into man-made soil
Scientists at Plymouth University and the Eden Project are turning waste materials from companies into ‘artificial’ soil to counter global erosion crisis
By Nina Pullman - 18th January 2019
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- Employee ownership
- Soil
Coming back to earth
I hope you return to post-festive routine well rested, well fed, and full of resolve to eat your way to corporeal and planetary redemption in 2019.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 2nd January 2019
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- Climate change
- Organics
- Biodiversity
Organic climate report is ‘naïve’, says Riverford founder
Guy Singh-Watson has hit back against a new study that claims organic food has a higher climate impact than its conventional counterpart.
By Nina Pullman - 18th December 2018
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- Soil
- Organics
Why should we care about soil?
From absorbing carbon to mitigating climate breakdown, to preventing flooding or drought and preserving biodiversity, there are so many reasons to care about the health of our soils.
By Nina Pullman - 30th November 2018
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- Soil
- Organics
Why should we care about soil?
From absorbing carbon to mitigating climate breakdown, to preventing flooding or drought and preserving biodiversity, there are so many reasons to care about the health of our soils.
By Nina Pullman - 30th November 2018
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- Soil
End ‘violence’ against soil to protect future of food
Treating soil less violently and moving away from a ‘one solution fits all’ approach to agriculture could help ensure food production can continue for future generations.
By Nina Pullman - 30th November 2018
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- 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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