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Regenerative Lessons From Indigenous Food Systems
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Regenerative Lessons From Indigenous Food Systems

Rachel Bailleau

When European colonisers came to North America, they said they were settling in “unused” and…

When Less is More: A Portrait of No-till Farming
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When Less is More: A Portrait of No-till Farming

Dr Caroline Wood

The Green Revolution in agriculture was powered by mechanisation, but our soils are now worn out…

Is Polyculture The Key To Food Security?
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Is Polyculture The Key To Food Security?

Rachel Bailleau

Growing a single crop over vast amounts of land has become the norm. But in the face of a…

Foraging in The Modern World: Rediscovering an Ancient Practice
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Foraging in The Modern World: Rediscovering an Ancient Practice

Andrei Mihail

Have you ever tasted the sweetness of wild strawberries freshly picked from the forest? The…

Crops That Feed The World | Rice
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Crops That Feed The World | Rice

Madhura Rao

Bibimbap, Biryani, Jollof Rice, Nasi Lemak, Paella, Risotto, Sushi – the list of delicious rice…

The Timely Rise of Imperfect Produce
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The Timely Rise of Imperfect Produce

Letizia Diamante

A study conducted by the University of Edinburgh in 2018 estimated that more than one-third of…

Seed Banks - Safeguarding Biodiversity | A Photo-Essay
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Seed Banks - Safeguarding Biodiversity | A Photo-Essay

Eloise Adler

Take a look inside the seed banks protecting the world’s biodiversity and safeguarding our future.

The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy: Is The Pesticide Reduction Target Still Realistic?
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The EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy: Is The Pesticide Reduction Target Still Realistic?

Claudia Lee

In May 2020, the European Union launched the ‘Farm to Fork Strategy’ as part of the EU Green…

Seafood Fraud in The Supply Chain
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Seafood Fraud in The Supply Chain

Silvia Lazzaris

It might be easy to recognise a chicken from a pigeon, but it’s not that easy when it comes to…

Creating Healthy Soils | Could Apps be The Answer?
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Creating Healthy Soils | Could Apps be The Answer?

Lina Dilly

Soil is one of our most valuable resources. In agriculture, soil quality does not only determine…

Crops That Feed The World | Wheat
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Crops That Feed The World | Wheat

Madhura Rao

In many ways, wheat is a symbol of human evolution. A robust ancient grain that has sustained life…

Food Banks | Are They Beneficial to Society?
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Food Banks | Are They Beneficial to Society?

Madhura Rao,Dr Alie de Boer

In most European countries, the government protects the economic and social wellbeing of its…

The Indian Farmers Battling Climate Change With 10,000-year-old Emmer Wheat
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The Indian Farmers Battling Climate Change With 10,000-year-old Emmer Wheat

Sanket Jain

Across India, farmers have been reporting major losses at the hands of recurring climate disasters.…

Farming For Gender Equality | Agroecology in Practice
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Farming For Gender Equality | Agroecology in Practice

Emily Payne

Small-scale farming communities across the world are using agroecology to simultaneously tackle food…

Can a Policy Stop Companies From Greenwashing?
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Can a Policy Stop Companies From Greenwashing?

Inés Oort Alonso

In 2022 the EU planned to tackle empty ‘green claims’ with new legislation. Here’s how it aims…

Why Soil Matters
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Why Soil Matters

Annabel Slater

Soil is a precious mixture of the living, the never-living, and the dead. It’s a vital resource…

Carbon Farming | Is It Really a Solution?
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Carbon Farming | Is It Really a Solution?

Lauren Lewis

Carbon farming aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere by storing it in plant material and/or the…

Salmon Hatcheries | Lifeline For Struggling Rivers or an Ecological Burden?
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Salmon Hatcheries | Lifeline For Struggling Rivers or an Ecological Burden?

Jude Isabella

With struggling wild populations, salmon hatcheries were a supposed solution to revitalise…

Are We Eating the ‘Right’ Seafood?
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Are We Eating the ‘Right’ Seafood?

Moray Swanson

Over the past 50 years our global demand for seafood has increased substantially. So why are we…

Fungi in Sustainable Food Production
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Fungi in Sustainable Food Production

Anne Reshetnyak

Fungi are not just fun to forage and delicious to eat, they can also be useful for food…

Who Pays the Price of Food Inflation?
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Who Pays the Price of Food Inflation?

Aran Shaunak

I don’t need to tell you that we’re in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. The food…

How will a changing climate affect olive trees?
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How will a changing climate affect olive trees?

Inés Oort Alonso

One of the Mediterranean's oldest and most symbolic crops is threatened by the effects of climate…

The Environmental Impact of Disposable Chopsticks
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The Environmental Impact of Disposable Chopsticks

Samanta Oon

Single-use utensils like disposable chopsticks are convenient, but they come at a cost to the…

Amaranth: A staple of the past and a crop for the future
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Amaranth: A staple of the past and a crop for the future

Claudia Lee

From being offered to the Gods by ancient civilisations to being touted as a future crop that can…

How Forgotten Crops Help Combat Climate Change
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How Forgotten Crops Help Combat Climate Change

Luke Cridland

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to climate change, with 18.4% of global greenhouse…

Oat Milk | How It’s Made
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Oat Milk | How It’s Made

Inés Oort Alonso

If you have ever had a go at making oat milk at home, you might have found some stark differences…

Should We Bring Back The Buffet?
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Should We Bring Back The Buffet?

Dr Caroline Wood

Lavish, all-you-can-eat spreads are often a key feature of parties, weddings, hotel stays and…

How Do Food Businesses Manage Food Waste?
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How Do Food Businesses Manage Food Waste?

Madhura Rao

Food can end up as waste before it reaches us for several reasons, whether it’s safety…

5 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste
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5 Tips to Reduce Household Food Waste

Madhura Rao

A third of the food grown on this planet ends up being lost or thrown away. A big chunk of this…

First Expired, First Out | Fight Food Waste Like a Pro
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First Expired, First Out | Fight Food Waste Like a Pro

Madhura Rao

Have you ever stood in front of a well-stocked kitchen cupboard wondering what you should cook for…

Plastic-Free Food Packaging: Where Do We Stand?
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Plastic-Free Food Packaging: Where Do We Stand?

Madhura Rao

As an avid advocate for keeping groceries as plastic-free as possible, I have always wondered about…

How A Pig Farmer Became An Organic Farmer | Portrait in Germany
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How A Pig Farmer Became An Organic Farmer | Portrait in Germany

Ute von der Lieth,Michael Reber

Until the end of 2019, 12.9% of all agricultural businesses in Germany had farmed their land…

Reusing Olive Waste | Ask the Expert
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Reusing Olive Waste | Ask the Expert

Annabel Slater

Over 3 million tonnes of olive oil is produced each year.¹ This generates a huge amount of…

How To Reduce Bread Waste
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How To Reduce Bread Waste

Marie Lödige

For many people, bread - in whatever form - is a staple in their diet. Bread comes in all shapes and…

Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food
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Quinoa | A Climate Proof Food

Merel Deelder

Due to the effects of climate change, producing enough food for our growing world population is…

Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements
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Sustainable Protein Powders | Whey vs Plant-Based Protein Supplements

Aran Shaunak

Whether for health reasons or in an effort to improve athletic performance, many people turn to…

How do sound and music affect the way we eat?
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How do sound and music affect the way we eat?

Dr Caroline Wood

Sounds play a key role in our eating experiences – from the sizzle of bacon frying to the…

Plastic Wrap Alternatives for Sustainable Food Storage
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Plastic Wrap Alternatives for Sustainable Food Storage

Kelly Oakes

Keeping leftovers fresh is one way to tackle food waste. While plastic wrap and other single-use…

6 Reasons Why We Should Care About What We Eat
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6 Reasons Why We Should Care About What We Eat

Merel Van der Meer

Nowadays, it seems guaranteed that our supermarket shelves will always be filled with food and…

Should We Avoid Refined-Grain Foods? | Ask The Expert
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Should We Avoid Refined-Grain Foods? | Ask The Expert

Silvia Lazzaris,Camilla Bendinelli

We might have heard that whole-grain foods are better for us than refined-grain foods. But does this…

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