When we think about sustainability and how to help the environment, how we pay for things isn’t usually a topic that comes to mind. Traditional payment methods are so deeply ingrained in our society that most of us never give them a second thought, let alone consider environmental ramifications or possible alternatives. Furthermore, it’s certainlyContinueContinue reading “Can You Help The Environment With The Way You Pay?”
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Did you know that we have a National Tree Champion?
I received an email yesterday asking ”are you available to speak to BBC Radio Essex tomorrow morning?” … ‘it’s about trees, and it’ll be live’. I was in. Any opportunity to help profile the benefits of tree planting in the county. (for the record if you want to listen to this it’ll be available forContinueContinue reading “Did you know that we have a National Tree Champion?”
New film: ‘The Carbon Farmer’
The Carbon Farmer presents a vision for UK Peatland conservation, agriculture and climate action. Before reading on you may wish to view the film itself (it’s only just over 7 minutes long). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAPGQ1wEJ08&t=2s I was privileged to be involved in this project (in a very small way) from the start, speaking to the film’s producer,ContinueContinue reading “New film: ‘The Carbon Farmer’”
The Hare, why I love it and why we might lose it
Working on a mixed farm with a mosaic of arable cropping, tussocky grassland, marshland and hay meadows I am lucky to be able to see a wide variety of species, although I would love for wildlife abundance to be still greater, a difficult prospect when wildlife is under threat from so many angles. Hares haveContinueContinue reading “The Hare, why I love it and why we might lose it”
Does the Agriculture Bill actually mean anything?
Last week I visited Mark Hayward, a farmer in Suffolk who runs Dingley Dell Pork (watch this space for an upcoming podcast episode). I was particularly impressed by him and brother’s drive and determination to improve the abundance of wildlife on their farm in real terms; ie not just engaging with Natural England led schemes butContinueContinue reading “Does the Agriculture Bill actually mean anything?”
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