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Farmerama radio: Terra Madre, Palestine, intercropping trials and cooperative farming
This month Farmerama radio reports from Terra Madre in Turin. We also hear from an extraordinary young Palestinian farmer, while back in the UK we talk natio...
Carbon farming to address climate change
In this important paper, Craig Sams, former Soil Association Chairman and co-founder of Carbon Gold, argues compellingly for the introduction of soil carbon ...
Patrick Holden comments on Red Tractor and sustainability assessment
Patrick Holden comments on changes to Red Tractor standards and sustainability assessment
Patrick Holden reflects on the future of Welsh agriculture
Patrick gives his thoughts on Welsh agriculture following a visit from Cabinet Secretary Lesley Griffiths to his dairy farm, Bwlchwernen Fawr, in West Wales ...
Improving air quality with clover
In August, we submitted a response to the Government’s new Clean Air Strategy consultation. Air pollution is a huge issue in the UK with more than 40 towns a...
Harmony in Running: Anthony Rodale takes on the Trans-Atlas Marathon
In June of 2019, Anthony Rodale will be running the Trans-Atlas Marathon, a 185-mile mountain-running stage race. He will be sharing his journey over the nex...
Piecemeal Agriculture Bill risks business as usual outcome
The Sustainable Food Trust has welcomed key aspects of the Agriculture Bill but remains concerned that in extending the scope of the post-Brexit farm support...
Welsh Cabinet Secretary Lesley Griffiths discusses Brexit and future agriculture policy during visit to Holden Farm Dairy
Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths visited Patrick Holden founder and chief executive of the Sustainable Food T...
Tribute to Peter Melchett
The Sustainable Food Trust has been greatly saddened to learn of the death of Lord Peter Melchett
Red meat and dairy good for the heart?
SFT policy director, Richard Young, long an advocate of diets containing meat and fat from organic and grass-fed livestock, reflects on his involvement with ...
A resilient food system for Syrians
Seven years into the Syrian conflict, thousands of people have been left to starve, with humanitarian agencies struggling to access those in need. What facto...
Pipers Farm: A new model of farming
Small-scale family farms are facing an uncertain future. How can we create a food system that supports these farms? Steph Wetherell met Peter and Henri Grieg...