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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...
Tribute to Peter Melchett
The Sustainable Food Trust has been greatly saddened to learn of the death of Lord Peter Melchett
What to read in 2018?
Check out these recently published books on a range of sustainable food and farming issues
In the news
The Future of UK Farming conference made the news following Secretary of State for Environment, Michael Gove's statement on meat and live...
Oxford Real Farming Conference 2018: “The times, they are a changing”
Now in its 9th year, the Oxford Real Farming Conference has made itself a priority in the diaries of anyone and everyone engaged in susta...
The Secret Life of Cows
Patrick Holden shares his thoughts on The Secret Life of Cows as well as the inspiration he took from it in relation to his own dairy herd
The true cost of American food identified in new report
The Sustainable Food Trust today publishes summary proceedings of an international conference which brought together leading experts to e...
What to read in 2017?
Looking for a new book to read? Check out our recommended reads for 2017. From stark and sobering warnings about species decline to pract...
Save the Date – Harmony in Food and Farming Conference
Register your interest for our Harmony in Food and Farming Conference, taking place on the 10th and 11th July 2017 at Llandovery College,...
Gareth Wyn Jones – Milk Man
This new programme from hill farmer Gareth Wyn Jones features Sustainable Food Trust Chief Exec Patrick Holden on his farm in West Wales
Opinion: Patrick Holden on campaigns to reduce meat consumption
In this opinion piece for the Farmers Guardian, Patrick Holden expresses concern about the unintended consequences of campaigns to reduce...
Study indicates link between glyphosate exposure and liver disease in rats
A new study has found that long-term exposure to low doses of Monsanto's 'Roundup' weedkiller, which contains glyphosate, can cause non-a...