Ever wondered what rewilding actually means? Or what’s the difference between grass-fed and organic? Or perhaps you’ve heard it’s good to cut down meat but don’t know why or how?
By Wicked Leeks - 16th June 2021
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Land set aside for organic farming is up by 11.6 per cent in the last year as certification body says farmers have taken confidence from strong sales in organic food.
By Nina Pullman - 7th June 2021
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From worker exploitation to pesticides and wild sourcing – Nina Pullman traces some of the ethical issues behind our store cupboard staples, and how to avoid them.
By Nina Pullman - 18th May 2021
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Ellis hears about the unusual link between bats and cowpats from organic cows, telling a wider story of ecosystem health.
By Ellis - 17th May 2021
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The wild strawberries I find growing in margins around the farm withstand drought, rain and weeds and still produce Botrytis-free fruit; a far cry from the today’s mollycoddled commercial crops.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 12th May 2021
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It’s hard to believe it’s all about the cowpats. But for one species of British bat, cowpats, or rather cowpats from organic cows, can be a vital factor in their survival.
By Nina Pullman - 10th May 2021
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Northern organic dairy supplier Acorn Dairy has won a prestigious award for commitment to the environment, generating its own energy and farming organically.
By Nina Pullman - 4th May 2021
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My brother Oliver is a master at the tricky job of establishing grass in our rotation without artificial herbicides or fertilisers, as so often is the case, the organic way requires more complexity.
By Guy Singh-Watson - 28th April 2021
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Slovenian’s richest couple are behind the largest organic farm in Europe, and say they want to inspire global uptake of organic farming. But are there questions to be asked? Jack Thompson digs a…
By Jack Thompson - 27th April 2021
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Eating more fruit and veg, thinking about nutrient intake and wasting less food are all part of how to eat a healthy diet that’s good for the planet.
By Nina Pullman - 29th November 2021
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With a ban on new palm oil plantations in Indonesia about to expire, Anna Turns looks at certification and synthetic palm oil as sustainable solutions.
By Anna Turns - 29th November 2021
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With a focus on crafts, beauty and other original low-impact gifts from small ethical businesses – share the joy of a sustainable Christmas with our 2021 gift guide.
By Becky Blench - 26th November 2021
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Most farmers see better opportunities for their own livelihoods, protecting nature, and connecting with their local communities elsewhere, a new survey has found.
By Nina Pullman - 26th November 2021
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New study finds unhealthy foods have higher emissions as speakers at British Nutrition Federation event point out links between health and sustainable food.
By Nina Pullman - 25th November 2021
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The flavour is great this year so far, after a bit of a panicky start to the growing season: for some reason the plants didn’t establish so we had to quickly replant in another field.
By Richard Tucker - 25th November 2021
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