Theresa Villiers asked to make way in cabinet reshuffle as farming industry stalwart George Eustice takes the reins of environment, food and rural affairs department.
By Nina Pullman - 14th February 2020
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After sorting through decaying gourds in search of the one in four that survived the damp and cold of a Devon winter, I have decided to spend some money insulating and damp-proofing the barn.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 5th February 2020
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Over 1,000 hectares of salad and veg in Spain have been wiped out by a freak hailstorm as growers lost months of work in one hour.
By Nina Pullman - 29th January 2020
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Ellis spots the debate around rewilding as a climate solution and tool to restore nature and wonders whether every little might help.
By Ellis - 24th January 2020
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Cutting beef and dairy consumption by a fifth and increasing tree cover are among new recommendations by the government's Climate Change Committee in a report on land use.
By Nina Pullman - 23rd January 2020
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An obsessive attention to waste, absolute efficiency and micro supply chains – could a Marie Kondo-approach to farming hold the key to sustainability?
By Anna Turns - 22nd January 2020
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Government confirms new farm subsidies will be based on environmental protection in new Agriculture Bill.
By Nina Pullman - 16th January 2020
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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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Ellis wonders if the new trend for plant milks might bring new opportunities for the traditional and enterprising milk man.
By Ellis - 17th February 2020
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The latest print edition of Wicked Leeks includes the 'Voices of Sustainability' cover feature; how feeding seaweed to cattle can reduce methane emissions; tips for pickling; the latest Ellis cartoon…
By Nina Pullman - 17th February 2020
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As I get older, my body complains sometimes about the physical exertion I put it through, so I’m becoming a bit of a fan of the no-dig approach to growing.
By Penny Hemming - 17th February 2020
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Theresa Villiers asked to make way in cabinet reshuffle as farming industry stalwart George Eustice takes the reins of environment, food and rural affairs department.
By Nina Pullman - 14th February 2020
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Bees are facing higher rates of extinction due to unusually high temperatures as new study focuses on climate change impact on vital pollinators.
By Nina Pullman - 13th February 2020
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Leeks due in January were pulled in November; January King cabbages were cut in October; Hungry Gap kale planned for April is being picked in February, and even the wild garlic is early.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 13th February 2020
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