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Gene editing will further narrow gene pool and intensify food and farming systems
Our CEO Patrick Holden comments on the government's proposals to allow gene-editing in the UK, with the launch of a new consultation on g...
Why the Climate Change Committee have got it wrong on land, food and farming
Patrick Holden argues the Climate Change Committee's recommendations on land, food and farming will make things worse
So close, but so far?
After the recent failure of government to protect the UK's food standards, a lot of us have been left wondering what we can do. Encouragi...
A reflection on Harmony
The following is a chapter written by Patrick Holden from the book, The Harmony Debates: exploring a practical philosophy for a sustainab...
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.
Harmony, health and COVID-19
What is health? Is it merely the absence of disease? Our CEO Patrick Holden reflects on what we could learn from past case studies and wh...
The coronavirus pandemic and future food security
Patrick Holden writes about the impact of the coronavirus on food security and the need for a sustainable, local food system
Can Earth be Saved?
In a programme on the Al Jazeera news channel, Patrick Holden discusses the effects that our global food systems are having on the planet...
Reflect Rethink Reboot: The future of food
In this podcast for TEDxBristol Patrick talks about citizen buying power and the true cost of food
Creating a sustainable agriculture policy
In this podcast, Patrick discusses sustainable agriculture policy, as well as how we as a species can live in harmony with the planet and...
Patrick Holden reflects on Harmony
If we were to review our particular fields of activity through a Harmony lens, how would this inspiration find expression in our future w...