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Farming
The changing nature of milk
When I was a child, my Dad and I had regular arguments about whose turn it was to have the ‘top of the milk’ – that thick yellow head of ...
Who eats local food?
Using her own veg box scheme as an example, Alicia Miller looks into the diverse range of demographics keen to consume local produce
Arguing for a small farm future
In this article, author Chris Smaje outlines his reasons for believing that the future of agriculture, in this unstable climate, heavily ...
Heritage grains: Climate resilient crops
Hugh Campbell, John Letts and Marina Chang highlight the vital role of heritage grains within the transition to sustainable food systems
Farming as the Climate Changes: Molino de la Isla, East Pecos, New Mexico
In this piece, we interview Ralph Vigil who runs Molino de la Isla in northern New Mexico. He explains how climate change affects their f...
Kiss the Ground: What soil can do
Addressing the greatest challenge of our generation and perhaps the greatest of all time, the recently released film, ‘Kiss the Ground’, ...
Livestock and food security: A contested relationship
Robert Barbour takes a look at the complex relationship between livestock and food security and the role of some animal products in susta...
Farms – the new frontline for restoring biodiversity
In light of David Attenborough's recent BBC documentary, Patrick explains why farms are the new frontline for biodiversity protection.
Genes for the future: Why we need rare breeds
Marianne Landzettel explains the long-term problems caused by a narrowing down of the genetic pool in cattle, such as vulnerability to di...
Local slaughterhouses struggle to keep ethical farming alive
The coronavirus pandemic has focused fresh attention on local supply chains, as well as the dangers of mass meat production. But without ...
A manifesto for Welsh horticulture
Organic horticulture pioneer, Peter Segger of Blaencamel Farm, sets out his 'manifesto' for what is needed to create a new agriculture an...
Nature’s store of wisdom: The value of open-pollinated seeds
Open-pollinated, organic seeds can give us more control over our food systems, empowering local communities while building better resilie...