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Real and Radical: starting 2019 at the Oxford Real Farming Conference

Real and Radical: starting 2019 at the Oxford Real Farming Conference

How helpful is standing in opposition in the fight for change?

Thought For FoodCharlotte MaberlyJanuary 10, 2019orfc, oxford real farming conference, oxford farming conference, farming, sustainability, agroecology Comment

"You say tomato": Is big always bad in food production?

"You say tomato": Is big always bad in food production?

Big isn’t always bad: a visit to Standhill tomato farm and some thoughts on our fondness for ‘artisanal’ foods

Thought For FoodCharlotte MaberlyJuly 13, 2018scottish borders, tomatoes, agriculture, farming, sustainability, artisan, food production Comment

Heatwave & holidays for some, hard work for others

Heatwave & holidays for some, hard work for others

Enjoying the sunshine? Spare a thought for those who have to keep our food growing!

City to CountryCharlotte MaberlyJuly 8, 2018water, farming, agriculture, countrComment

Harmony in Food and Farming

Harmony in Food and Farming

On being inspired not to shy away from recognising the importance of love and humanness in discussing food issues.

Thought For FoodCharlotte MaberlyMarch 29, 2018farming, sustainabilityComment

Thought for Food: Our Daily Bread?

Thought for Food: Our Daily Bread?

Guess what makes this loaf unusual?

Thought For FoodCharlotte MaberlyJanuary 10, 2018bread, sourdough, scotland, food security, farming, food production