- Farming
Vertical farming 'could improve diets'
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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- Diversity
- Farming
Is there a gender imbalance in farming?
Is there a gender imbalance in farming? This International Women's Day, we hear from three women working in agriculture about their careers and experiences in what is still a male-dominated industry…
By Riverford - 8th March 2019
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- Diversity
- Farming
Farming is a feminist issue
As we sit on the precipice of negotiating a new agricultural policy for the UK, this could be the time to recognise the crucial role women play in farming and food production, writes Francesca Price.
By Francesca Price - 7th March 2019
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- Farming
Riverford ‘well-positioned’ for no-deal Brexit
Veg boxes will include more British produce than usual while European imports will travel via Roscoff to avoid delays at Calais.
By Nina Pullman - 19th February 2019
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- 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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- Environment & ethics
- Farming
Bug grub: Could insects save the planet?
There’s a certain disgust often associated with mini beasts and creepy crawlies. But what if these nutritious little critters hold the key to reducing our carbon emissions and feeding a growing…
By Anna Turns - 7th February 2019
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- Climate change
- Farming
UK fruit and veg threatened by climate change
Public urged to show they care about climate change in campaign launching alongside new report highlighting the threat to British fruit and veg growers
By Nina Pullman - 5th February 2019
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- Farming
Healthy eating ‘impossible’ under intensive farming
New report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation calls for food production systems that improve health of the local ecosystem
By Nina Pullman - 4th February 2019
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- Eating & drinking
Let food lift your spirit
Society these days has too much of a utilitarian approach to food. Too often our efforts at healthy eating reduce food down to a bunch of stats about carbohydrate, protein and fat content. But I'm…
By Alex Henderson - 26th March 2019
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- Environment & ethics
Berries and leafy veg top pesticide list
Strawberries, spinach and kale have topped an annual ranking of pesticide residues found on non-organic fruit and veg in the US
By Nina Pullman - 25th March 2019
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- Ethical business
Ellis: Responsible capitalism takes off
Ellis on whether a system that prioritises self-gain and profit can ever be responsible.
By Ellis - 22nd March 2019
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