A new full time course in Sustainable Agriculture is being introduced to the UK by Emerson College and partners. …Continue reading New Building Brick in European Sustainable Agriculture Education
Common Pool Resourcing
British farmland prices have trebled over the last ten years, new research shows.[1] This means access to land for farmers and growers, particularly entrants, has become increasingly more challenging. Land is treated as an investment for privileged individuals rather than a precious common resource. Within this context, what models can we turn to as inspiration…Continue reading Common Pool Resourcing
Land Value Tax Film
This is a really interesting film and very well made. It is about reforming tax on land. …Continue reading Land Value Tax Film
Distress Fire Sale of Co-op Farms or a Co-op Farm Trust Buy Out? Proposal
Distress Fire Sale of Co-op Farms or a Co-op Farm Trust Buy Out? Tracy McVeigh wrote an article in the 4th May Observer entitled, ‘Co-ops £140mn farms sale aimed at Chinese buyers.’ As critics of the sale are saying, ‘this firesale will barely make a dent in the Co-op Group’s losses.’ Here is the blog…Continue reading Distress Fire Sale of Co-op Farms or a Co-op Farm Trust Buy Out? Proposal