- Cartoon
- Politics
Ellis: Politics versus reality
As Brexit day looms, Wicked Leeks' cartoonist Ellis gives his take on what politicians think of food production versus the reality.
By Ellis - 12th March 2019
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- Local sourcing
Brexit food comments are blasé and ignorant
Leaving the EU in March is the worst time of year from a self-sufficiency in veg perspective - the 'hungry gap' period is when we rely on imports from Europe
By Emily Muddeman - 8th January 2019
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- Meat
- Politics
Caroline Lucas calls for meat tax
A tax on meat could help reduce carbon emissions linked to agriculture and encourage a move to more sustainably-produced and higher welfare livestock as well as better diets.
By Nina Pullman - 8th January 2019
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- Farming
- Politics
- Organics
Conference tackles farming status quo
Over a 1,000 food producers, farmers and activists gathered to discuss how to create an alternative food and farming system at the largest-ever Oxford Real Farming Conference
By Nina Pullman - 7th January 2019
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- Environment & ethics
- Politics
New watchdog to protect environment
The government has unveiled plans for a new world-leading environmental watchdog to underpin a new system of ‘green’ governance once Britain leaves the EU.
By Nina Pullman - 21st December 2018
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- Plastic
- Politics
Gove announces plans to simplify recycling
The government's new Waste and Resources Strategy outlines plans for a simpler recycling system and new rules that would see companies pay disposal costs.
By Nina Pullman - 18th December 2018
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- Climate change
- Politics
David Attenborough speaks out at COP24
Naturalist and TV presenter David Attenborough used his speech at the climate summit COP24 to urge governments and countries to take action on behalf of the world’s people.
By Nina Pullman - 10th December 2018
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- Politics
- Climate change
Monbiot-backed group takes direct action to highlight climate emergency
A new direct action group demanding action on climate change is currently obstructing access to key government buildings as part of a week of non-violent uprising.
By Nina Pullman - 15th November 2018
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- Organics
- Politics
Calls for local MPs to support organics
People are being urged to ask their local MP to back an amendment to the upcoming Agriculture Bill that would help fund organic and other environmentally-friendly farming systems post-Brexit.
By Nina Pullman - 29th October 2018
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Let food lift your spirit
Society these days has too much of a utilitarian approach to food. Too often our efforts at healthy eating reduce food down to a bunch of stats about carbohydrate, protein and fat content. But I'm…
By Alex Henderson - 26th March 2019
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- Environment & ethics
Berries and leafy veg top pesticide list
Strawberries, spinach and kale have topped an annual ranking of pesticide residues found on non-organic fruit and veg in the US
By Nina Pullman - 25th March 2019
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- Ethical business
Ellis: Responsible capitalism takes off
Ellis on whether a system that prioritises self-gain and profit can ever be responsible.
By Ellis - 22nd March 2019
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