- Climate change
- Farming
UK farmers trial soya alternatives for animal feed
British farmers are trialling alternatives to soya in animal feed, known to cause deforestation in the Amazon.
By Jack Thompson - 19th July 2021
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Farming
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- The big interview
- Inequality
- Farming
Hungry for truth
‘The Angry Chef’, aka Anthony Warner, tells Jack Thompson why food doesn’t have an ‘easy answer’ and why feeding the masses is a forgotten side of sustainability.
By Jack Thompson - 16th July 2021
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- Environment & ethics
- Biodiversity
- Climate change
‘Prescribing veg and cutting meat’
Shifting diets will help enable farming that protects nature and tackles climate change, while also addressing diet ill health and food insecurity, says much-anticipated National Food Strategy.
By Nina Pullman - 15th July 2021
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- News from the farm
- Farming
'I ain't gonna work on Maggie's farm no more'
Even with the most mundane work there has to be some fun, camaraderie, pride, and a sense of purpose to sustain you through the week.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 15th July 2021
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- Nature
- Farming
Live investigation to look into river pollution crisis
George Monbiot presents new live documentary investigation into river pollution from farming and sewage.
By Jack Thompson - 14th July 2021
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- Events
- Organics
- Farming
Zaytoun olive oil crowned Nation’s Favourite
Organic Palestinian extra virgin olive oil wins public vote for quality and inspiring work with growers, while new categories recognise best in small and large organic farms at annual BOOM awards.
By Nina Pullman - 9th July 2021
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- Farming
- Technology
- Soil
Man versus machine
What does a new peri urban community farm built on principles of biodiversity and people offer compared to a tech-based vertical farm? Ellie Costigan investigates.
By Ellie Costigan - 1st July 2021
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- News from the farm
- Farming
Welcoming the summer flush
The teams in the tunnels are now very busy picking cucumbers, spring onions and basil, plus ‘sideshooting’ tomatoes, which funnels the plants’ energy into producing good fruit.
By John Richards - 30th June 2021
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- Environment & ethics
- Technology
- Farming
Roots to Fruits: Bees, biogas and British tomatoes
Britain used to be a tomato powerhouse before cheaper imports flooded the market; now renewable energy and bees will decide its future, finds Louise Gray.
By Louise Gray - 30th June 2021
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Latest articles
- Farming
- Climate change
- Fashion & beauty
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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