Oxford Real Farming Conference in the Field Workshops and Talks: The ORFC in the Field was an invigorating gathering that brought together a diverse and inspiring crowd of individuals passionate about creating thriving and resilient farms. Held over two days amidst the picturesque rolling hills of Devon at Huxhams Cross Farm, shining examples of best…Continue reading Exploring Synergies: Biodynamics and Permaculture – Reflections of ORFC in the Field
Finding land for growing local food, nature restoration and carbon capture is a huge challenge, yet is vital to feeding the nation. At the Oxford Real Farming Conference in January we heard from a panel of practitioners who are pioneering new solutions in the south west of England. The Apricot Centre – Huxhams Cross Farm…Continue reading New relationships between landowners, land agents and new entrants; is this what Post-Brexit agricultural policy needs?
There was an electric and infectious energy that filtered through the in-person ORFC across both days. There isn’t a minute to spare as you find yourself running from building to building to hear the next panel discussion and bumping into old and new faces in the corridors. Every conversation exchanged holds a story of each…Continue reading Bridging the Practical, Intangible, and Political Aspects of Farming: Highlights from Oxford Real Farming Conference
Some weeks ago environmental activist and Guardian columnist George Monbiot spoke out once again about the damaging role of livestock on the planet’s resources, destruction of landscapes, habitats and ecosystems. Time again we hear Monbiot frame livestock in this way, only this time it’s a direct attack on organic, pasture-fed ruminants and concurrently the Agroecology…Continue reading Letters of urgency in response to Monbiot’s one-sided arguments on the role of livestock and climate changE
