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In 10 out of 11 key food commodities self-sufficiency has plummeted since the 1990s, as highlighted by the NFU in its rallying ‘Ready to Grow’ report in September. The NFU …
Why is UK food self-sufficiency falling – and can we turn things around in time? Read More
The palette of land management skills extends beyond shades of green. Broad strokes of business acumen, scientific expertise and collaborative effort are essential for an accurate portrayal. Joshua Davis brings …
A portrait of the landscape Read More
UK agricultural colleges often struggle to embrace regenerative practices. Alex Gray looks at how the next generation of farmers might be convinced to embrace ecology in their practice. I was …
Ecology is not an alternative Read More
Justin Cale was still in high school when family problems pushed him out of his mother’s home and into a government-run group home for boys. A job at McDonald’s helped …
The ‘Gen Z stare’ is telling us something important about today’s economy Read More
It may not be immediately obvious, but in the UK each year we import significant volumes of pork, beef and poultry meat from across the English channel, with exports of …
Rise in demand for cheap chicken & eggs driving ammonia emissions & human health concerns Read More
Nearly one in every two (46%) of the world’s farmers are being poisoned by pesticides every year, with the highest numbers of cases in southern Asia, south-eastern Asia, and east …
46% of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every year, according to latest research Read More
The United Nations recognises it as a universal human right, so does Brazil, India and South Africa, where the right to adequate food is enshrined in law. Surprisingly, access to …
14 million Brits are food insecure – could a Right to Food Bill revolutionise access? Read More
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pledge to open five publicly subsidized grocery stores in New York City is quickly becoming a reality. On July 27, 2026, Mamdani announced details of the plan, including a 30 percent …
Zohran Mamdani’s Public Grocery Plan Is a Serious One Read More
Beans should be a mainstay in livestock feeds: it’s time for UK agriculture to take its pulse, says John McArthur. The Defra Farming Roadmap was released on 24 June 2026 …
Britain’s farming – has beans Read More
Trying to make a living from small-scale veg production today isn’t easy. There are many barriers, including access to land, and most growers struggle financially. Farm gate prices are low, …
Should farmers be paid a basic income? Read More