Farming families in rural Kenya could benefit from new research led by Coventry University which aims to show how to improve grazing and livestock performance. The project is investigating the added value to local ecosystems and people of more intensive grazing...
Cookes West Wood Farm run a co-operative business which is called Abundant Earth and they make money selling produce through their veggie box scheme and teaching crafts, permaculture and NVC (nonviolent communication). There is a friendly community of ten or more...
As of 23rd March 2020, people living in the UK have been told to stay at home and: Only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people Wash your hands as soon as you get home The movement of...
This year I completed dry January. I won’t lie; it was difficult. I struggled particularly at the Oxford Real Farming Conference – only a few days into January! – and Burns Night towards the end when a wee dram was nearly downed. But that...
There is great interest in re-imagining the WWOOF exchange. One of our members of staff – who is also a host – has a regular volunteer who visits once a week. Instead of the traditional food / accommodation / learning in return for his...
