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How can organic farming feed the world? – Posted in: Uncategorized

Interesting research and analysis from the Soil Association on Feeding the World: Organic and other agro-ecological farming systems can help the world feed itself, but as well as changing our farming systems, we need to eat differently, feed our livestock differently, and waste less food. There is already enough food produced today for everyone to have the nourishment they need, and yet nearly 1 billion people are hungry, and 1 billion malnourished with another 1…

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Why slaughter-free? – Posted in: Uncategorized

In her book, ‘Secret Lives of Cows’, organic farmer Rosamund Young says: “Today, many cows are kept in a system of ‘zero-grazing’, which means they never see a field, graze on grass or leave their area of confinement. The quality of the resultant milk is questionable; the quality of the life of the cow is at best unnatural and at worst unbearable.” What most people do not know is that the natural lifespan of a…

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Fuel prices souring – Posted in: Uncategorized

Rising fuel prices have prompted many drivers to look for ways to save on motoring costs, with motorists    looking for ways to reduce their travel  in order to cope with the high price of petrol. Unleaded petrol prices reached an average of £1.40 a litre.  Diesel fuel has increased even more, with a  new high of £1.56 a litre.  Insurance research data indicates that many drivers have altered their motoring     habits in order…

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For the love of Dairy – Posted in: General

  I have been a veggie for most of my life.  I also wanted my family to have the most ethical and  nutritious diet that I could provide for them. This meant a decisive shift away from highly processed convenience foods and a commitment to cooking from scratch. I also decided to grow our own fruits and vegetables and found myself falling asleep with “Diet for a Small Planet” propped up as my bedtime reading. My children’s favorite…

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