- Local sourcing
- Organics
Back to the grind
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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- Organics
- Biodiversity
- Animal welfare
Why is organic last on the list?
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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- Organics
- Farming
Land conversion to organic falls 15 per cent
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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- Biodiversity
- Organics
Buzzing about B-lines
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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- Politics
- Animal welfare
- Biodiversity
A blow for sustainable farming
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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- Health
- Organics
How I found the microbial world of sourdough
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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- Grow your own
- Organics
Learning to love weeds
Turning nettle stems into plant ties or basking in the brilliant blue of a forget-me-not – here’s how you can manage and learn to love your garden weeds.
By Sarah Brown - 29th April 2020
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- Organics
- Farming
Meet the veg of tomorrow
Mini vegetables for smaller households, caulis that can thrive in heat and new stripy aubergines – here’s what’s coming over the hill in organic seed breeding.
By Michael Barker - 21st April 2020
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- Growers and suppliers
- Ethical business
- Organics
A view from Peru
The cost of organic fruit and veg from Peru covers stringent labour laws and social benefits to workers, as well as tricky terrain requiring jobs to be done by hand.
By Nina Pullman - 20th April 2020
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- Plastic
- Ethical business
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Cups made from cups
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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- Health
- Mental health
- Plant-based
Can food really help my mood?
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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- Politics
- Animal welfare
- Environment & ethics
Lords vote to ban low-quality food imports
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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- 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 - 22nd September 2020
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- News from the farm
- Ethical business
Can B Corp make business better?
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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- Biodiversity
- Environment & ethics
Campaigners gear up to protect nature
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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