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Comparing Organic, Agroecological and Regenerative Farming part 2 – Agroecology

November 26, 2019 Andrea Beste

In this new three part series we present an analysis by Dr. Andrea Beste on the similarities, differences and synergies between the organic, agroecological and regenerative farming movements. Part two here outlines the history and current status of agroecology. A German version of the entire series is also available below. […]

Comparing Organic, Agroecological and Regenerative Farming part 1 – Organic

November 26, 2019 Andrea Beste

In this new three part series we present an analysis by Dr. Andrea Beste on the similarities, differences and synergies between the organic, agroecological and regenerative farming movements. Part one here outlines the history and current status of the organic movement. A German version of the entire series is also available if you click through. […]

Farm-2-Fork 2030: A Truly Green Farming, Food and Rural Vision for Ireland

September 20, 2019 Stuart Meikle

With the Irish 2030 agri-food strategy preparations underway, Regenerative Farming Ireland (RFI) have launched a vision for a truly green farming, food and rural future for Ireland, Farm-2-Fork 2030. Stuart Meikle, member of RFI, lays out the vision here. […]

Letter from a Farm | Saving Carrottop – the Life of a Cow in Mayo

July 9, 2019 Sinéad Moran

We’re back on Sineád Moran’s farm in Mayo, Ireland to meet her stock. Sineád introduces her cows and some of the struggles they have been facing over the last two years. It brings up questions about farmer’s knowledge and learning to trust your instinct. But really caring for your cows takes time and energy, something not all farmers can afford. […]

What’s Farming got to do with the 1m Species Threatened with Extinction? 10 Key reads

May 9, 2019 Helene Schulze

This week saw the publication of a damning report on the human destruction of the natural world. 1m species are threatened with extinction. Agriculture has a big role to play in this. Here are the top reads to flesh out what the environmental and climate impacts of the current farming system are and what can be done. […]

Letter from a Farm | Growing Relationships in Romania

January 30, 2019 Brindusa Birhala

We are back on Brindusa’s farm in Romania as she reflects on what worked in 2018 and what she will work on in the coming year. Not to be underestimated: the importance of steady, reliable relationships to consumers keen for larger quantities. […]

Organic Outflanked? Conventional, Biological and Regenerative Challenge(r)s

January 28, 2019 Oliver Moore

The rules imposed on conventional agriculture, in some significant cases, make organic and conventional more alike. However organic is also spawning more radical alternatives, alternatives like biological or regenerative farming, which seem to have all the movement momentum, while eschewing certification – throwing out the biodynamic baby with the bureaucratic bathwater? […]

AgtechTakeback: Tech Revolutions, Retro-Innovations and Humus Farming

December 12, 2018 Stuart Meikle

Stuart Meikle takes us back to the future, to the poorly named green revolution aka the origins of industrial farming, to the humus farming of just before that, and up to today with the huge challenges farming faces. Agtechtakeback: Tech Revolutions, Retro-Innovations and Humus Farming. […]

Letter From the Farm | Heeding Nature’s Limits in Ireland

November 15, 2018 Sinéad Moran

Now in soggy Autumn, we return to Sinéad’s farm in West Ireland to hear about the impact of a hot, dry summer, talk mob grazing and learn about the need to farm within natural limitations. What makes her way of farming different from conventional practices? Why does she do it? Here’s an update straight from the farm. […]

If Not Meat Then What? Climate Change, Regenerative Ag and Viable Rural Areas

November 4, 2018 Oliver Moore

The starkness of the IPCC’s most recent climate change warnings – of 12 year window before runaway impacts – has focused the minds of many. What role – if any – for livestock in this brave new herd? […]

Big Meat & Dairy’s Supersized Climate Footprint

November 8, 2017 IATP

Big Meat & Dairy’s Supersized Climate Footprint and an intro to what we can do about it. In infographics via IATP, Grain and Boell. […]

Let’s Celebrate Soil! | World Soil Day 5th Dec

December 4, 2016 Mario Catizzone

The earth beneath your feet is life giving. Today is world soil day so let’s explore the marvels of that more simple yet spectacular of things – dirt. Read on for a treasure trove of soil resources. […]

Hans Herren calls for a Radical Transformation of Agriculture

October 31, 2016 ARC

We need a radical transformation of agriculture and industrial food systems to deal with future challenges, says Hans Herren, In an interview published in the Foundation on Future Farming’s new brochure “Agriculture at a Crossroads”, he takes stock of the IAASTD’s impact and looks at the current debate on food and farming systems. […]

Livestock Debate – it’s a wrap (for now!) #LivestockDebate

March 9, 2016 Oliver Moore

In this series, our authors and readers have approached the livestock debate from many perspectives – climate, animal ethics, economic and more. So what have we learned? […]

#LivestockDebate – Climate Destroyer or Saviour via Soil?

January 10, 2016 ARC

We’re hosting a written debate on livestock and how it contributes – or otherwise – to a sustainable diet in the fullest sense. Join us! […]