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Travel with a Goat

In an age of ‘isms’, ‘veganism’ must be one of the most topical and few words seem to incite such strong opinions, especially within the farming community. For me, one of the great positives about ‘the vegan movement’, if you can call it such, is that it is encouraging more people to think more deeplyContinueContinue reading “Travel with a Goat”

Sweet Potato, Curly Kale & Ginger Soup – by Tiffany Francis

I am really pleased to publish the next recipe from our new seasonal recipe editor Tiffany Francis, who is an author and artist based in the South Downs. Visit her website to discover more about her as well as her recent book ‘Food You Can Forage‘. To find other recipes click here. …………………………… The New Year has finallyContinueContinue reading “Sweet Potato, Curly Kale & Ginger Soup – by Tiffany Francis”

Searching for Common Ground at the ORFC and the OFC

I will be spending the next couple of days at the 10th Oxford Real Farming Conference and the 73rd Oxford Farming Conference and my mission is simple, but also overwhelmingly complex: to search for common ground between the two. How are these two conferences similar and how are they still fundamentally different? Is there aContinueContinue reading “Searching for Common Ground at the ORFC and the OFC”

Spiced Parsnip & Clementine Cake – by Tiffany Francis

I am delighted to publish the first recipe from our new seasonal recipe editor Tiffany Francis, who is an author and artist based in the South Downs. Visit her website to discover more about her and her recent book ‘Food You Can Forage’. Over to Tiff. …………………………………………. I’m delighted to have been handed the reigns forContinueContinue reading “Spiced Parsnip & Clementine Cake – by Tiffany Francis”

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?”