Articles
Chemicals in Agriculture
Farmed salmon: A view from the farm
This article does not represent the views of the Sustainable Food Trust. We are publishing it in the spirit of open debate, as a response...
Vertical farming and hydroponics on the spectrum of sustainability
Hydroponic and aeroponic growing has received a lot of attention in recent years as the future of farming, but how sustainable is it real...
The tragic demise of Scotland’s salmon
The Scottish salmon industry is booming. But for how much longer can the industry maintain this image, in light of increasing controversy...
The final nail in Roundup’s coffin?
New research confirms glyphosate makes disease-causing bacteria resistant to important antibiotics. This latest evidence adds to mounting...
From asters to allethrin: The new frontier of agricultural biologicals
There has been a rapid rise of ‘agricultural biologicals’ in recent years developed by agrochemical companies. We explore what the conseq...
New report finds young children are exposed to cocktail of pesticides
A new report by the Pesticide Action Network UK reveals that fruit and vegetables given to four to six year old children contain residues...
‘Pesticide powerhouses’ and the future of farming
Fewer and fewer transnational businesses are dominating larger and larger sections of the food chain, raising serious concerns about the ...
Science versus politics in the neonicotinoid saga
A new study on neonicotinoids adds yet more evidence to the case for banning the use of these controversial insecticides. But will it be ...
What would a ban on glyphosate mean for farming?
As the controversy around glyphosate continues, the Sustainable Food Trust's Patrick Holden and Richard Young discuss the likelihood and ...
Rounding up herbicides in the city
As a campaign gets underway to tackle glyphosate use in Bristol’s urban spaces, the question remains: how much are we actually exposed to...
Organic initiatives in Hanoi
Vietnam has seen a growing number of businesses and organisations emerging that are being driven by a deepening concern for food safety
UK government approves use of banned pesticide
Following pressure from the NFU, the UK government has lifted a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides despite concerns around their impact on bees