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New EU fish reforms anger artisan fishermen
Victor Paul Borg
31 July, 2012
More than seven out of ten edible marine species in the EU are over-fished and coastal communities are dying. So you might think new draft reforms would help reverse this trend. Not so, says Victor Paul Borg, who investigates the impact of changes that the community fishermen themselves do not want more...
The dark side of soya: how one super crop lost its way
Amy Hall
1st May, 2012
A decade ago, soya was being hailed as a superfood but in recent years, numerous issues surrounding deforestation and its impact on health have come to light more...
Five of the best… country pubs
Rachael Stubbins
23rd April, 2012
Fresh, locally sourced produce, real ale and cosy fireplaces: the Great British country pub is one foodie tradition that’s not going anywhere. Rachael Stubbins rounds up five of the best more...
Food of love: why 'aphrodisiac' oysters could be the sustainable alternative to meat
Matilda Lee
12th April, 2012
Oysters need a thriving natural eco-system and ultra clean water to survive. And as Matilda Lee discovered on a visit to Loch Fyne Oysters, they even find their own food. So are oysters the green choice? more...
Nose to tail eating: it's sustainable but can you stomach this type of meat?
Laurie Tuffrey
28th March, 2012
With 15 billion farm animals killed each year for food in the UK, eating the whole animal is the ethical choice. The Ecologist follows Fergus Henderson's lead and tries a week of eating offal more...
Can becoming a vegetarian help save the planet?
Laurie Tuffrey
4th January, 2012
Globally, meat consumption has increased by 20 per cent in the last decade despite concerns about its environmental impact. So, asks Laurie Tuffrey, can going vegetarian really help the earth? more...
Ten of the best…ways to get stuck into urban gardening
Hannah Corr
28th October, 2011
Growing your own fruit and vegetables doesn’t have to involve huge amounts of space. As Hannah Corr explains, there are plenty of short cuts for city dwellers who want to get stuck in more...
Giri Raja: the Forest King – reporting on the “wonder-chicken” hailed as a solution to feeding India’s poor
Andrew Wasley
7th August, 2008
It was bred to aid the rural poor, but one bird is also helping break industrialised farming’s stranglehold on India. Andrew Wasley meets the remarkable Giriraja more...
Top 10…UK farmers’ markets
Jeff Holman
15th April, 2011
From local specialities to homemade treats, shopping at Britain’s farmers’ markets is a great way to get stuck into premium produce and support local farmers. Jeff Holman rounds up some of the best more...
Lidl supermarket tuna 'contains fish species not on the label'
Kara Moses
24th November, 2010
Tuna industry showing disregard for consumers and future sustainability of fish stocks, according to Greenpeace more...
London's Savoy hotel gets five stars for eco refit
Matilda Lee
8th October, 2010
One of London's most prestigious hotels has had a green makeover as part of a £220 million refit. Ahead of the official reopening, Matilda Lee gets an exclusive preview of the capital's most environmentally responsible luxury hotelmore...
Greenhorns: the network that's breathing new life into US farming
David Hawkins
14th September, 2010
It's helping attract youthful talent into sustainable agriculture across the US, but can the Greenhorns movement survive in the land of Big Ag, or cross the Atlantic to the UK? more...
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Growing green grapes and bottling sustainable wine in India
Anna da Costa
10th August, 2010
Viticulture is growing at a rate of knots in India, and the country's largest winery is leading by environmental example more...
An international campaign to raise the price of food
Matilda Welin
5th August, 2010
Are demands for higher prices the future of food campaigning? Pay the Price is a Swedish thinktank demanding more expensive food to cover the hidden costs of production more...
How to start growing food on social housing estates
Christine Ottery
30th July, 2010
Estate community gardens are springing up in our cities - here's how to transform a derelict urban space into a food growing hub more...
Why we should grow and eat more seaweed
Eifion Rees
20th July, 2010
It's one of the healthiest, most versatile 'weeds' around. Asian countries have enjoyed the benefits for centuries. So where is the market for homegrown UK seaweed? more...
Why working holidays on organic farms help you see the world anew
Laura Laker
14th July, 2010
WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is not just a cheap way to see the world - it's a hands-on way to learn new skills of sustainable living more...
Agroecological farming methods being ignored, says UN expert
Ecologist
28th June, 2010
Success of agroecology in Brazil, Cuba and Africa should be replicated in place of current support for intensive farming techniques more...
Malawi reaps the reward of returning to age-old, chemical-free farming
Molly Stevenson
22nd June, 2010
Returning to age-old, chemical-free farming techniques is improving crop harvest for Malawian farmers more...
How to marinate fresh fish
Nick Fisher
25th May, 2010
Add flavour to freshly caught UK fish with these two simple recipe ideas from Nick Fisher's new book, Sea Fishing more...
What is biodynamic wine, and which bottles should you pick?
Laura Sevier
8th April, 2010
Its principals may seem strange but biodynamic winegrowers are in a league of their own when it comes to caring for soil, plant and planet. Plus, 10 wines to try in 2010 more...
Put to the test: a buyer's guide to non-dairy products
Laura Sevier
17th March, 2010
Whether for health, ethical or environmental reasons, a low-dairy or dairy-free diet is becoming more mainstream. Here's how to have your (cheese)cake and eat it too... more...
Persuading your local station to plant fruit trees
Laura Laker
2nd March, 2010
Armed with just a good idea and big dose of enthusiasm you can transform a bleak area into a mini orchard. Plus, the best way to approach a station manager... more...
Robert Kenner: Big Food will do everything to stop you talking about this
Laura Sevier
9th February, 2010
Filmmaker Robert Kenner's documentary Food Inc has shocked audiences across the US with its stark portrayal of industrial agriculture. And that's just the bits the lawyers let you see...more...
Audio: how much meat and dairy is sustainable?
Louise Parry
11th December, 2009
A new report by the Sustainable Development Commission warns that, for the good of our health and the environment, we must reduce our meat and dairy consumption. By how much, asks Louise Parry, in this exclusive audio report more...Members
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