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- Climate change
Insect numbers fall by 60 per cent

Results of an annual citizen-led survey of insects found on vehicle reg plates have led to shock as a sign of worsening biodiversity crisis.

By Nina Pullman - 11th May 2022
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- Grow your own
- Nature
- Cities
Food growing for tiny spaces

Thinking of a growing space as a cube can multiply the food you can grow in tight places, writes Mark Risdill Smith in an excerpt from his new book.

By Mark Risdill Smith - 10th May 2022
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- Local sourcing
- Climate change
- Nature
When the woods are your seeds and your supermarket

'Though I am no scientist, there is palpable change across our traditionally recognised seasons,' says forager Jim Parums.

By Jim Parums - 4th May 2022
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- Mental health
- Nature
Children need more access to nature

Forest school, tree planting and community gardening could make children happier and lead more sustainable lives, according to a new campaign backed by teachers and the public.

By Jack Thompson - 30th March 2022
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- Farming
- Environment & ethics
- Biodiversity
Sustainable farming doc seeks funding

New documentary film Six Inches of Soil hopes to replicate the buzz around Seaspiracy and Kiss the Ground to propel an alternative to intensive food production into the mainstream.

By Nina Pullman - 23rd March 2022
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- Diversity
- Regenerative farming
- Nature
Celebrating regenerative women on the land

While things have moved on from the 'farmer’s son' narrative, women are still more often placed in the role of gardener or caregiver than farming decision maker, finds Becky Blench.

By Becky Blench - 8th March 2022
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- Events
- Grow your own
- Environment & ethics
Wicked Leeks in conversation with Poppy Okotcha

As the first in a new Wicked Leeks event series, editor Nina Pullman will chat to Poppy Okotcha in a live interview format and hear tales from her gardening journey to wider discussions around nature…

By Wicked Leeks - 14th February 2022
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- Organics
- Animal welfare
- Biodiversity
‘Long-overlooked’ organic farmers to receive more government cash

The soil and wildlife benefits of organic farming are being recognised with farmers tipped to receive double previous subsidies while organic sales continue to grow.

By Nina Pullman - 9th February 2022
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- Cities
- Farming
- Nature
Connect rural and urban to change future of food

Connecting urban people with where food comes from and helping farmers understand the pressures of city life could unlock a new era for social justice and food sustainability.

By Jack Thompson - 3rd February 2022
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