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
Stewardship of the soil
What does food mean to you? The cultural aspect of food plays an important role in diet. The National Food Strategy: Part One report published in July notes that in the UK we do not put as high a value on food and cooking as our continental neighbours. However, it indicates that the recent lockdown…Continue reading Stewardship of the soil