The community supports the farmer and the farmer supports the community. Why isn't everyone taking part in the latest agricultural revolution, wonders Ed Hamer
… Farming Agribusiness Factory Farming Food Security Organics Green Living Food And Farming All-Hands-to-Plough_MAIN.jpg … uncomfortable reminder of that new watchword ‘food insecurity’, rising prices and just how …
The majority of meat, fish and dairy suppliers are not managing environmental and social risks, according to an analysis of 60 global food companies. Meanwhile, Scottish campaigners are asking for more sustainable food. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… 2018 News Risk Antibiotics Greenhouse Gases Food Campaign meat_c_greenpeace.jpg The … risks, according to an analysis of 60 global food companies. Meanwhile, Scottish … campaigners are asking for more sustainable food. CATHERINE EARLY reports Meat and fish …
A dog food based on insects instead of meat is being launched in over 150 pet stores and online - aiming to reduce the carbon pawprint of man’s best friend.
… Sustainable pet food – are insects the answer? Catherine Early | 10th January 2019 News Food Insects Climate Change Methane Dog insect_dog_food.png A dog food based on insects instead …
Austerity is not holding back the organic shopper, latest sales figures show. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… Organic food sales growth outstrips that of conventional foods Catherine Early | 28th September 2017 News Organic Food Growth London Healthy 405406.jpg …
Meeting global targets to end hunger by 2030 could be challenging given a recent increase in food insecurity exacerbated by conflict and environmental degradation. CATHERINE EARLY reports.
… Catherine Early | 10th October 2017 News Food Hunger Climate Change Un Earley Security … be challenging given a recent increase in food insecurity exacerbated by conflict and … according to three major reports. Record food production and falling prices had …
Can organic farming feed the world? Ed Hamer and Mark Anslow say yes, but we must farm and eat differently
… Can Organics Save The World Gm Farming Food Farming Pests And Pesticides … Biotechnology Diversity Factory Farming Food Security Organics Agribusiness Organics … our diet with homegrown vegetables, save our food scraps as livestock feed and reform the …
A vote on increased protection for UK farmers and consumers against low standard food imports reveals a split in the Conservative party.
… Vote to ban low standard food imports fails Catherine Early | 15th May … UK farmers and consumers against low standard food imports reveals a split in the … that would protect the UK from imports of food produced to a lower standard than that in …
Can big ever be beautiful where organic foods are concerned? Ed Hamer gets to grips with one of the environmental consumer’s greatest dilemmas
… Ed Hamer | 22nd May 2008 News Organic Food Health Food Green And Blacks Rachels Seeds Of Change … Fair Trade Vegetarianism And Veganism Food And Farming Health corporate organics.jpg …
Legislation to pay farmers for providing public access and improving the environment and animal welfare has returned to parliament.
… soil is essential for the supply of healthy food and clean water, and also helps us lock … Vicki Hird, farm campaign coordinator at food and farming campaign organisation … and nature emergency, and to produce healthy food. Enforcement Richard Benwell, chief …
A major new report sets out how the world can meet growing demands for food, while avoiding deforestation, stabilising the climate and reducing poverty.
… Sustainable food future is possible Catherine Early | 5th December 2018 News Food Farming Agriculture Climate Change Vegetarianism And Veganism gi_market_food_waste.jpg A major new report sets out how …
Can organic farming feed the world? Ed Hamer and Mark Anslow say yes, but we must eat and farm differently
… Ed Hamer Mark Anslow | 1st March 2008 News Food And Farming Food Organic Farms Feed 10_organic.jpg Can … our diet with homegrown vegetables, save our food scraps as livestock feed and reform the …
The UK Government has rejected an amendment backed by the House of Lords on post-Brexit food standards. MPs backed a compromise, but campaigners say it is too weak.
… Government compromise on post-Brexit food standards Catherine Early | 6th November 2020 | News Farming Food Brexit Legislation Agriculture Bill … backed by the House of Lords on post-Brexit food standards. MPs backed a compromise, but …
The uniting of 800 million rural workers against the loss of their traditional way of life gives lie to globalisation’s claims to beneficence. Resistance is far from futile, says Ed Hamer
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Carbon reduction potential of ecological farming methods is highlighted at Copenhagen, as protests against industrial agriculture gather strength
… December 2009 News Copenhagen Climate Change Food And Farming Agroecology Ecosystems Via … change while at the same time addressing food security. ‘More than 150 peasant farmers … to claim that a radical change in the food system can reduce current global …
There has been a huge rise in demand for vegan and vegetarian meals at cafes and restaurants across Britain - often from meat eaters. CATHERINE EARLY reports
… that it is more ethically-sourced. Health food chain Whole Foods predicted it would be one of the biggest food trends of the year. One fifth of British …
The agriculture bill must be amended to strengthen its environmental aims, farmers and campaigners from the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) said this week.
… (NFFN) said this week. The UK’s long-term food security will be in doubt if the … NFFN, said: “We can only guarantee long term food security by protecting and managing the natural assets which enable food production. If the Government does not …
EU proposal to ban the use of words like 'burger' to describe foods that don’t contain meat could prevent people reducing meat in their diet.
… Early | 26th July 2019 News Vegetarian Vegan Food Meat EU Climate Change Change Makers … the use of words like 'burger' to describe foods that don’t contain meat could prevent … creation of new words to describe vegetarian foods may create confusion, and undermine …
In 1952, Rachel Rowlands’ mother Dinah established the UK’s first organic dairy farm near Aberystwyth with a small herd of Guernsey cows, working ‘in harmony with nature, the elements, the seasons and wildlife’. In 1966, Rachel took over the farm and founded the Rachel’s Organic Dairy brand, which was sold to Horizon, a subsidiary of Dean Foods, in 1999.
… Organics Agribusiness Factory Farming Food And Farming Archive_104.jpg In 1952, … was sold to Horizon, a subsidiary of Dean Foods, in 1999. Dean Foods, based in Dallas, Texas, is the largest …
Online streamed interview to focus on the interconnections between food, health and climate.
… to focus on the interconnections between food, health and climate. Model and founder of … Shiva about the interconnected crises of food, health and climate in an interview to be … EcoResolution argues that the crises food, health and climate are inseparable – 1.3 …
What could be more cheerful than this ubiquitous breakfast fruit? But if you’re not buying them Fairtrade and organic, argues Ed Hamer, then you’re buying into a modern agricultural scandal
… Factory Farming Organics Green Living Food And Farming banana2_1.jpg What could be … chain will ultimately pay for ‘economy’ foods, through their health and the … can tell us a lot about the future of global food security. Few other products, let alone …
Farmers can slash greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds by 2050 without producing less food in the UK.
… 2020 News Farming Committee On Climate Change Food Biomass Peatland Climate Emergency … by two-thirds by 2050 without producing less food in the UK. A ban on burning or extracting … Stewards The report also recommended reducing food waste by 20 per cent, as well as a 20 per …
A day that aims to inspire communities to come together to fight crises caused by climate breakdown, war and Covid-19.
… the US state of Colorado, the Mountain Roots Food Project runs several projects to strengthen food systems, including a small farm; a … work together and share the harvest; and a food rescue programme, connecting …
From plantation to consumer: a tale of chemicals, slavery and CO<sub>2</sub>
… Factory Farming Globalisation Green Living Food And Farming banana2.jpg From plantation … imposed by retailers are rejected. The UN Food Agriculture Organization estimates that … supply smaller shops and markets. In 2002, food transport in the UK accounted for 25 per …
The Seeds of Change trademark was created in the 1980s by a small organic seed cooperative from Santa Fe, New Mexico, which set out ‘to help people and future generations improve their lives and enjoy wholesome, natural, chemical-free foods’. Seeds of Change expanded its enterprise in 1996 to include a range of organic soups, cereal bars, pastas and sauces. A year later it was bought by Mars and launched in the UK in 1999.
… Change Organics Agribusiness Factory Farming Food And Farming Archive_105.jpg The Seeds of … and enjoy wholesome, natural, chemical-free foods’. Seeds of Change expanded its … 2007 For ethical and sustainable suppliers of Food and Drink goods and services check out …