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Farming
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...
Which milk should I drink?
Richard Young explores the sustainability of dairy milk and plant-based alternatives
The return of home-grown cereals
The Welsh Grain Forum is working with farmers, millers and bakers to help get good home-grown food into more Welsh kitchens
Local alternatives to soya and palm meal will help save rainforests
Study finds that milk substitutes made from soya are harming the planet and locally sourced milk from cows grazed on grass are a better o...
The worth of wool
How has COVID-19 affected the value of wool? Sheep farmer Julie Baber highlights the problems in devaluing the natural material and why a...
I walk the farm in sentences
Rosamund Young, author and farmer at Kites Nest Farm in the Cotswolds, writes about the lessons to be learnt from observing life on the f...
New report calls for Government to support small abattoirs as backbone of family farms and rural economy
We welcome a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare that highlights importance of small abattoirs
Trading away the future
Last week the Trade bill passed its second reading. Honor Eldridge explains why there is a clear need to amend the Bill so that UK trade ...