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Redesigning food systems
How do we build a global food network? Patrick addresses the lack of stability caused by our current food systems, and explores our optio...
Spring has sprung
How do farms cope with our unpredictable weather? Patrick Holden shares his elation at the first signs of spring and the relief it has br...
TB and badgers
In the context of being a dairy farmer and dealing directly with Bovine TB, Patrick Holden shares his views on this controversial issue a...
The tsunami is coming
How stable are our food systems? Patrick Holden assesses the larger implications an economic collapse would have on our already fragile f...
Mixed farming systems: Feeding the birds
In this latest blog from Patrick Holden, he looks at the benefits of mixed farming systems on the biodiversity of both the environment an...
Horse meat scandal
We share our thoughts on the recent horse meat scandal, focusing on the bigger causes of the crisis and our need for a new food system
Winter weather
How do small farms cope when the winter weather closes in? Patrick Holden reflects on the impact of the weather and his preparations agai...
Iowa Hunger Summit
After a visit to the US, Patrick reflects on the embarrassing disparity of wealth that embodies our existing food systems, and considers ...
Nordic Food Conference
Patrick shares his recent trip to the Nordic Organic Food Conference in Copenhagen, where they are aiming for 90% of ingredients in publi...
Health, food and well-being
Patrick Holden looks at the meaning of well-being through the prism of food, farming and health
Bovine TB on my farm
After remaining free of TB for 39 years, Patrick Holden speaks out about the realities of being a farmer on the end of a suspected TB bre...
Old fashioned cheese
Patrick's farm re-introduces the traditional method of cheddar cheese making, after a visit from Randolph Hodgson, founder of Neal's Yard...