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Industry news in plain English, buyer’s guides for everyday shopping, long reads from the people behind the food, and pairings worth getting up early for.
From regen ag to weather to harvest reports. What’s happening in the field, and why it matters at the till.
Farming · 31 May 2026
The slogan on the tractors was blunt for a reason. Without British farmers, there is no British food. Here's why every local purchase you make is a vote for our food security.
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Farming · 31 May 2026
The UK produces just 60% of what it eats. Climate disruption, trade pressures and rising costs are tightening that margin. Here's why genuine food security starts locally.
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Farming · 31 May 2026
British farmers face rising costs, falling prices, and growing competition from imports. What we buy — and where — determines whether the next generation of British farmers exists at all.
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Farming · 31 May 2026
Farmers' markets happen once a week. Hungry customers exist every day. Here's how Parish Larder gives your market a permanent home online — and lets every stallholder sell directly to the community all week long.
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Farming · 4 May 2026
It’s on every other label these days. Some of it is meaningful. A lot of it isn’t. A short field guide to what to look for, and what to ignore.
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Farming · 26 Apr 2026
A small but fast-growing slice of British beef now comes from cattle that have eaten nothing but grass and forage. The numbers are still tiny — but the rate of change is real.
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