Groundswell, as ever, is a vibrant meeting ground for farmers, growers, activists, organisations, researchers, and enthusiasts dedicated to growing and improving the way we farm. This year, 10000 of us gathered to share ideas and inspiration. Over two packed days, the site was filled with talks, demos, farm walks, lively conversations, and a shared vision…Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture for all – at Groundswell
Climate change is not just about C02, but it is also about H20.The ancient language of water as understood and stewarded by local communities, already contains many of the local solutions of working with nature, that can be scaled up into global solutions. Done by local people for millennia, today these methods are backed by…Continue reading new book release: The Language of Water. By Minni Jain and Philip franses
In the quest to tackle climate change, carbon has become the star of the show. In government targets, corporate climate pledges, and newspaper headlines “net zero” is now the dominant narrative – and carbon accounting tools are the means to measure progress. But when it comes to farming, especially regenerative mixed farming systems, this one-dimensional…Continue reading Not Just Carbon: What We Measure Shapes What We Value
Soil Health as the Bedrock: The recent government consultation on England’s Land Use Framework[1]presents a pivotal opportunity to redefine our relationship with the land. Post WWII, land has been viewed primarily as a commodity, based on high food production needs, leading to competitive and often unsustainable practices. It’s imperative that we shift towards a collaborative…Continue reading Recognising Land Use for its Multifunctional Potential: The Biodynamic Land Trust’s Position on the Government’s Land Use Consultation
