Unsustainable farming systems that damage the environment and public health thrive at the expense of sustainable producers. Patrick Holden makes the case for "true cost accounting" ...
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If the world is to feed a growing population against a backdrop of climate change and biodiversity loss, argues Charles Windsor, we must put a cost on the damage we are causing to soils, water, climate and ecosystems.
We must put a price on Nature Charles Windsor | 12th December 2013 Comment Food Farming Natural World charles-windsor-gm-food.png If the world is to feed a growing population against a backdrop of …
The UK Government has recently expanded its network of marine protected areas. But as Horatio Morpurgo discovers, the focus on protecting only specific 'features' from intensive fishing is leaving entire ecosystems at risk.
Taking the 'conservation' out of Marine Conservation Zones Horatio Morpurgo | 10th December 2013 News UK Fishing Food Natural Work Oceans lyme-bay-coral.png The UK Government has recently expanded …
Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. Some 44 million people worldwide are estimated to have the disease today, at a cost of over $600 billion. By 2050 the number is expected to treble. But could diet and lifestyle changes reduce its incidence?
Alzheimer's - the answers lie in diet and lifestyle Oliver Tickell | 13th December 2013 Comment Health Food Lifestyle dementia.png Alzheimer's disease is on the rise. Some 44 million people worldwide …
The Oxford Real Farming Conference 2014 begins on Monday. Graham Harvey and Colin Tudge set out its mission: farming systems producing healthy, affordable food in harmony with environment and wildlife.
Manifesto for a new agriculture Graham Harvey Colin Tudge | 2nd January 2013 Comment Food Farming vegetables.png The Oxford Real Farming Conference 2014 begins on Monday. Graham Harvey and Colin …
Green MEP Keith Taylor represents the people of 'prosperous' south-east England in Europe. But as he found visiting food banks in Portsmouth, not everyone shares in the prosperity around them.
Food banks in southeast England: struggling to meet demand Keith Taylor MEP | 19th November 2013 Comment Food Economy Politics keith-taylor-foodbank.png Green MEP Keith Taylor represents the people …
Much of our meat and dairy produce is made from animals raised on GM feeds. Alarming new claims suggest that the GM diet is affecting animal health - prompting fears over human safety. Andrew Wasley reports ...
Deformities, sickness & livestock deaths: the real cost of glyphosate & GM animal feed? Andrew Wasley | 28th November 2013 News Gm Animal Health GMOs Food Farming Investigations News Food Safety …