Diverse ideas and ecosystems are key to a truly sustainable agricultural revolution and the best takeaway from the Oxford Real Farming Conference, writes journalist Anna Turns.
By Anna Turns - 16th January 2020
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Vertical farming has been boosted in the UK by a series of significant investments and expansions of farms in Bristol and Lincolnshire.
By Nina Pullman - 14th January 2020
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A former chief advisor to Defra has said half the UK’s farmland should be rewilded but farmers say this would ‘offshore’ food impact to other countries.
By Nina Pullman - 3rd January 2020
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Standing 12 metres high and with 17 stacked levels of indoor growing space, lit with LEDs in a mixture of red, white and blues – is this really the future of farming?
By Ramona Andrews - 24th April 2019
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Researchers are investigating the impact of rapidly upscaling vertical farming including whether growing fruit and veg in cities could help improve diets.
By Nina Pullman - 11th March 2019
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Ahead of World Soil Day, in this month’s gardening column we hear how leafmould, compost and green manure can all help protect your soils for the coming winter season.
By Sarah Brown - 1st December 2021
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Sharp citrus lifts the flavour of seasonal sprouts in this recipe for brunch or festive side from sustainable chef James Strawbridge.
By James Strawbridge - 30th November 2021
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This year’s eco Christmas buzz is all about renting a tree, but you can also buy organic, direct from a farmer or decorate an existing house plant.
By Becky Blench - 30th November 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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Showcasing the best of seasonal veg, a good Christmas dinner is a total delight and there is now a wealth of vegan Christmas dinner recipes to try.
By Becky Blench - 27th November 2021
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