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Agroforestry; together we can make it happen
We have already planted 30 acres of nut trees, with more on the way – and with your help, we can now go even further.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 13th October 2021
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Biodiversity
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- Biodiversity
- Health
Grapes top of list for pesticide residues
Grapes and oranges contain the highest level of pesticides residues, according to the annual 'Dirty Dozen' ranking.
By Becky Blench - 30th September 2021
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- Farming
- Biodiversity
- Local sourcing
Sustainable farmer faces housing development threat
A traditional farmer on the outskirts of Bristol is fighting to keep her land out of the hands of housing developers.
By Nina Pullman - 23rd September 2021
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- Biodiversity
- Local sourcing
Roots to Fruits: The magic of foraging
With historical links to so-called 'witchcraft', foraging for food is one of the few ways we can sever reliance on the established food and medical system, writes Louise Gray.
By Louise Gray - 21st September 2021
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- Dairy
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
Cows and carbon: Can dairy be good for the planet?
Trewithen Dairy in Cornwall is taking part in a new carbon project to monitor and improve their farmers' soils and explore the benefits of regenerative farming.
By Anna Turns - 16th September 2021
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- News from the farm
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
Don't let our progress be a fig leaf
Rather than showing that it is possible for businesses to find the solutions to get us out of the mess we are all in, Riverford may be the exception that proves the rule.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 14th September 2021
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- Organics
- Dairy
- Climate change
First organic garden debuts at Chelsea Flower Show
The first-ever organic-approved show garden at the Chelsea Flower Show will show how organic helps tackle climate and nature crises.
By Jack Thompson - 5th September 2021
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- Organics
- Climate change
- Biodiversity
What next for organic?
Organic has been the paragon of sustainable food, but with new kids on the block like regenerative and agroecological competing for the title, is it still the frontrunner in green standards? Jack…
By Jack Thompson - 1st September 2021
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- News from the farm
- Farming
- Biodiversity
Legacy of a golden age
Am I farming for wildlife, carbon sequestration, or food? Am I a custodian of the land, or a business? Order and production compete with nature – and like many of my neighbours, I feel confused and…
By Guy Singh-Watson - 11th August 2021
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Watch: A hemp revival
Wrongly associated with the effects of marijuana, hemp is a highly sustainable crop that can be used for food, textiles or building materials. We find out more.
By Wicked Leeks - 15th October 2021
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- Climate change
- Community
Totnes raises £27k in two weeks for climate centre
Devon community has raised money to inspire and enable an effective climate response as new report finds over 90 per cent of public favour bold action like carbon tax, better public transport and…
By Nina Pullman - 14th October 2021
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- Plastic
- Packaging
- Recycling
How good is recycling in the UK?
With a view from the inside, managing director of British Recycled Plastic, Jason Elliot, explains what happens to your recycling and where the obstacles lie.
By Jason Elliot - 14th October 2021
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- News from the farm
- Farming
- Biodiversity
Agroforestry; together we can make it happen
We have already planted 30 acres of nut trees, with more on the way – and with your help, we can now go even further.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 13th October 2021
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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 - 12th October 2021
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- Nature
- Mental health
- Inequality
Opening the door to nature
Meet the organisations challenging a history of exclusion in the countryside to provide equal access to nature, green spaces and outdoor activities.
By Becky Blench - 8th October 2021
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