Organic farmer John Pawsey tells Jack Thompson why he chose to leave conventional methods behind, the creative side of organic and the reaction of his local farming community.
By Jack Thompson - 23rd June 2020
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Magnesium is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in diets due to poor soils, processed foods, alcohol intake and stressful lifestyles, but simple changes can turn that around.
By Emma Rushe - 17th June 2020
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There is a bewildering array of plant feeds available, but before you get out your wallet, try making your own - it’s simple, sustainable and free.
By Sarah Brown - 5th June 2020
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Ancient water and windmills across the UK have doubled production to help fill a national flour ‘shortage’ with close links to communities and sustainable wheat growing.
By Hugh Thomas - 1st June 2020
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The fact organic is behind food miles and plastic when it comes to ethical concerns is a worrying trend for the future of the sector, writes Riverford sales rep Jack Thompson.
By Jack Thompson - 29th May 2020
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Land that is in conversion to organic in the UK fell for the first time since 2014 last year despite buoyant sales of organic food.
By Nina Pullman - 29th May 2020
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A network of insect-friendly corridors is helping repair biodiversity loss by allowing them to move between habitats and adapt to new conditions caused by climate change.
By Anna Turns - 21st May 2020
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The government has voted down key amendments to the Agriculture Bill to limit its obligations on food standards and environmental protections as post-Brexit trade talks continue.
By Ben Elraes - 20th May 2020
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After struggling to digest traditional wheat-based bread, Vanessa Kimbell embarked on a lifelong adventure into sourdough and a PhD exploring its relationship with the gut microbiome.
By Vanessa Kimbell - 18th May 2020
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Learn how to pickle radishes in this week's Veg Hack with chef James Evans.
By James Evans - 3rd July 2020
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As previously, transport is our biggest sin, and the final delivery to the door is the most carbon costly – so we are converting over 70 per cent of our vans to electric by 2023.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 1st July 2020
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Singer Ellie Goulding has helped amplify people attempting to host 'virtual cuppas' with their MP to quiz them on support for green post-Covid plans as part of mass online lobby.
By Nina Pullman - 30th June 2020
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I found beauty in the soft leaves of the celery, intrigue in the antennae of the kohlrabi, pleasure in the veins of the Cavolo Nero, which mirrored maps of the courses of rivers, writes Lucy Jones.
By Lucy Jones - 29th June 2020
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Each season brings its excitement and pleasures in the kitchen; spring starts with scarcity, then follows with abundance and variety, and what we call the 'Veg New Year'.
By Kirsty Hale - 29th June 2020
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Covid-19 has sent wool prices plummeting and the sheep industry into crisis – but a fledgling movement that connects farmers with local weavers offers hope.
By Hugh Thomas - 29th June 2020
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