Hopefully, there will be some rain over the next two months to establish the critical June and July planting, but there are a lot of nervous growers watching the weather forecast.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 27th May 2020
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Our belief that we are separate from nature is the root of our inability to deal with upheavals, such as forest fires, floods, climate change and pandemics like Covid-19, writes Satish Kumar.
By Satish Kumar - 26th May 2020
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The third issue of Wicked Leeks magazine, published digitally for free, covers the unprecedented impact of coronavirus across food delivery, cooking habits and farming.
By Nina Pullman - 20th May 2020
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Campaign backed by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall urges citizens and MPs to vote for agroecological amendments in tomorrow’s landmark Agriculture Bill hearing.
By Nina Pullman - 12th May 2020
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As the government prepares to return to business as usual, Professor Tim Lang tells Nick Easen why the imbalance in UK food supply explains why it is totally unequipped for coronavirus, Brexit and…
By Nick Easen - 11th May 2020
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As Brits are being urged to apply for farm work picking fruit and veg, Matt Chittock takes a longer-term look at the UK's complex history and relationship with jobs on the land.
By Matt Chittock - 7th May 2020
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With coronavirus on top of Brexit, finding enough pickers could have been a problem, but Vicky, who looks after our 40 new recruits, describes them as 'very good'.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 6th May 2020
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Annual Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards has crowned winners in categories including politics in food, celebration, bringing in the harvest and street food.
By Nina Pullman - 6th May 2020
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There is a wonderful contented satisfaction (going on smugness) to be found lying in bed listening to long awaited and much needed rain.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 29th April 2020
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A former Dyson engineer has created the world’s first reusable coffee cup made from takeaways, with plans for the local economy and regional waste collection.
By Nina Pullman - 24th September 2020
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Eating fruit, veg, fish and wholegrains is linked to lower prevalence of depression and better mental health, writes nutritionist Francesca Vuolo.
By Francesca Vuolo - 24th September 2020
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A House of Lords vote to ban sales of imported food that do not meet UK standards sends strong message to MPs ahead of next Ag Bill review.
By Nina Pullman - 23rd September 2020
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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 - 22nd September 2020
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We see the most vital benefit as not marking our own homework; regular assessment will highlight areas for improvement, and help us balance competing demands.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 21st September 2020
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The National Trust and the Wildlife Trusts have both issued new calls to protect and restore nature via conservation efforts and designated ‘wild belt’ areas.
By Nina Pullman - 18th September 2020
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