- 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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Latest articles
- Technology
- Environment & ethics
- Farming
Citizens called for views on gene editing
Government consults public on views to deregulate gene editing as campaigners warn of unknown impact and locking in intensive farming.
By Nina Pullman - 22nd January 2021
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- The big interview
- Health
- Environment & ethics
A force for change
Campaigner, TV presenter and food writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall meets Nina Pullman to talk influence, how to inspire change and what healthy eating really means.
By Nina Pullman - 21st January 2021
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- Environment & ethics
- Climate change
The power of ‘what if?’
All too often we default to dystopian images, rather than allowing ourselves to believe that it could actually be amazing: more connected, happier, healthier, with cleaner air, better food.
By Rob Hopkins - 21st January 2021
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- Environment & ethics
- Farming
- Local sourcing
‘Regenuary’ opens debate on ethical diets
New campaign seeks to highlight importance of where food comes from and take aim at environmental claims of Veganuary.
By Nina Pullman - 21st January 2021
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- News from the farm
- Farming
A marmalade time of year
These boxes are a gift of taste and love of our land for all the British people who appreciate them so much, writes Seville orange grower Amadora Gahona.
By Amadora Gahona - 20th January 2021
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- Veganism
- Health
- Environment & ethics
Don't forget the veg in Veganuary
Vegan food needn't be complicated or reliant on expensive meat and dairy alternatives; there are so many incredible recipes that can be made with just plants in their purest form.
By Emily Muddeman - 20th January 2021
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