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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...
Compassion in dairy farming
Patrick Holden opens up about farming on his West Wales organic dairy farm
Interview: Patrick Holden
In this interview originally published by Borough Market, Ellie Costigan asks Patrick Holden why our food system needs to change if irrev...
Patrick Holden comments on Red Tractor and sustainability assessment
Patrick Holden comments on changes to Red Tractor standards and sustainability assessment