Category: Rural Economies
Roundup on Roundup
Glyphosate is a toxic ingredient in Monsanto’s chemical herbicide, Roundup and is used on corn and soya crops. A Massachusetts… Read More
Press Release: Pig ‘factory’ plan thrown out
The decision this week to refuse permission for one of Britain’s first industrial-style farms, housing 25,000 pigs, has been welcomed… Read More
Factory pig rearing doesn’t work – the costs are too high
The Environment Agency’s (EA) decision to refuse a permit for a 25,000 intensive pig rearing facility near Foston in Derbyshire… Read More
Guest blog: Making a noise vs creating a Hubbub
Today, we’ve got a guest blog from our wonderful supporters, Hubbub! Hubbub takes a fresh approach to communicating environmental issues,… Read More
Save our bacon: why we need to conserve rare breeds
Pig breeding since the 1950s has orientated around pigs which produce the best cuts of meat for the lowest cost…. Read More
The Corporate Takeover of Our Food System
Until the 1950s most food was produced by small and mid-size family farms in ways that were both environmentally and… Read More
FarmDrop ~ Reconnecting our Supply Chain
Want to support farmers who are raising pigs ethically? Take the Pig Pledge today and vote with your wallet every… Read More
Wrecking Rural Economies & Communities
Farming has always exerted a strong influence on the rural landscape and it’s people, shaping it physically, providing economic stability… Read More
Purton House Organics ~ Engaging With Their Community
Want to support farmers who are raising pigs ethically? Take the Pig Pledge today and vote with your wallet every… Read More
Dean Forest Food Hub ~ Linking Producers and Consumers
Want to support farmers who are raising pigs ethically? Take the Pig Pledge today and vote with your wallet every… Read More
Progress in Agriculture Doesn’t Have to Mean Leaving the Past Behind
If we are to continue being able to feed the world’s rapidly growing population sustainably, innovation and expert knowledge will… Read More
Feeding Our Food; the important issues
The analogy of farms as factories goes beyond the sheer volume of meat produced and the efficiency and relentless pace… Read More