The enclosure of land away from public ownership from the 13th century led to today’s widespread inequality in land ownership – but could community farms recoup some of those losses?
By Hugh Thomas - 3rd November 2020
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I think that because people can’t go out and eat, they’re doing a lot more home cooking, and that’s exactly what the veg and meat boxes are geared towards, writes grower Andy Hayllor.
By Andy Hayllor - 29th October 2020
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George Crossley used lockdown to launch the UK’s first British-grown oat milk out of his own kitchen – now he’s on hiatus as he takes over the family farm to oversee the whole process.
By Nina Pullman - 28th October 2020
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Twenty years ago, frustrated by the assertion that 'organic is all very well for the rich, but it will never feed the world', I took a two-month sabbatical to Sub-Saharan Africa to see for myself.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 22nd October 2020
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One of the UK’s first commercial lentil growers tells Nina Pullman why scaling up unusual plant protein crops isn’t a quick fix for sustainable farming.
By Nina Pullman - 19th October 2020
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New survey finds surge in buying local as rugby referee Nigel Owens joins campaign to highlight how ethical shopping helps sustainable farmers.
By Nina Pullman - 16th October 2020
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My point is this: farm gate prices in the UK are so low already that reducing them further, such as through a raft of new trade deals, would give no significant benefit to society.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 15th October 2020
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Ahead of peak Spanish mango season, a snapshot from one orchard explains how organic Kent and Osteen mangoes are grown, ripened and prepared, ready to bring a much-needed dose of sunshine to autumn…
By Becky Blench - 14th October 2020
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Our new Send a Cow project uses pioneering technology to help small-scale farmers in Uganda tackle devastating pests and weeds, while regenerating soil fertility, writes project manager Robert…
By Robert Tamuzade - 14th October 2020
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The agri revolution led to a focus on crop yields above all else – but researchers are beginning to look again at nutrition in our food.
By Jack Thompson - 9th April 2021
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The Netflix documentary has been welcomed for spotlighting damage from large-scale fishing while its claim that no fish is sustainable is disputed.
By Nina Pullman - 8th April 2021
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More than just reefs and rainforests, habitat diversity also covers the heaths, woodlands, fens and bogs closer to home. Here's how you can help protect and visit some of the habitat restoration…
By Becky Blench - 8th April 2021
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Charity Surfers Against Sewage hopes to galvanise 100,000 Brits to clean a million miles of rivers, beaches and green spaces to counter the rise in single-use plastic since the pandemic.
By Nina Pullman - 8th April 2021
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I found it hard to disagree with the main conclusion of Seaspiracy: that there is almost no sustainable fishing, and the labels claiming sustainability fall a long way short of delivering it.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 8th April 2021
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The pandemic has brought a fresh perspective on the power of community and feelings of injustice: let’s channel this anger positively and build dignified food security for all, writes David Markson.
By David Markson - 6th April 2021
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