Farming

A (very brief) history of agriculture

This was a piece of course work from my Skills Bootcamp in Regenerative Land-Based Studies at the Apricot Centre earlier this year. It’s an attempt to map out a history of agriculture. It will have missed a very great deal, but I focussed on pivotal events and technological developments that drove population change. Comments welcome. …

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Food, farming and agroecology on Bluesky

A promotional graphic for starter pack focused on "Agroecology and Food Systems" hosted on Bluesky. The design features a banner with the text "JOIN THE CONVERSATION" at the top, followed by images of several individuals framed in circular portraits. The title "Agroecology and Food Systems on Bluesky" is prominently displayed in the lower half, with a butterfly icon symbolising the Bluesky platform.

My social local is currently Bluesky. Bluesky does starter packs, ready-to-go lists of accounts to follow around a particular topic, with suggested feeds that aggregate further content. I’ve created a starter pack on agroecology and food systems that you might want to follow if you’re interested in a quick start in a new place. I …

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Regenerative confusion and the kaleidoscope of food

Various foods shown in a kaleidoscopic pattern with flowers at the centre

I went to an Exeter Food event at the university recently where Jake Fiennes spoke on ‘balancing food security and self-sufficiency for a better environment’. He shared examples of nature-friendly farming on the Holkham Estate, where he leads the conservation team. I met Jake when he was a supportive voice early in our regenerative transition …

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Is it really all about cheap food?

flat lay photography of vegetable salad on plate

I joined the Oxford Real Farming Conference online this year, and despite a slightly shambolic experience due to technical issues (the streaming went down, YouTube was there as a backup option but lots of people were in the chat asking where to go), there were some useful sessions. A playlist of all of the recorded …

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Virtually in Oxford

A room full of people at Oxford Town Hall

On Thursday and Friday this week I’ll be joining the Oxford Real Farming Conference, albeit virtually. Online tickets are still available. I had a great first experience of the conference last year, but I’m opting to save money and travel this time round. Last year’s conference was a great opportunity to see friends and heroes …

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