Tracking trade
"Why do some nations have a comparative advantage in the global food supply chain?"
Food and Farming
Tagged Articles
Case study: Barfoots UK
"Developing world-leading growers and pioneering new crops and systems"
Feeding a nation
"Increasing domestic food production can be beneficial, but pursuing complete self-sufficiency can be environmentally and economically damaging"
Spotlight: Global Farmland
Contains 4 articles"This publication provides an update on global farmland value trends and discusses the opportunities for investing in agriculture overseas, with a special focus on acquiring farmland in Portugal."
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In plain English: Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP23)
"Recently, Steve Reed, Defra secretary of state, announced a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (or EIP23, as it is more commonly known) as part of the government’s manifesto commitment to meet Environment Act 2021 targets."
Can farmers afford to switch to regenerative farming?
"We look at arguments for change and how the economics stack up in 2024"
Farmers embrace the future to safeguard traditions of a thriving rural sector
"Of all the industries, farming has perhaps the greatest longevity. Being a way of life, many farmers have worked the land for a lifetime. It’s also an industry that neither is, nor can afford to be, stuck in the past. "
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Why county shows remain important in today's digital age
"Offering a shop window for farming, the countryside and the rural way of life, county and agricultural shows continue to be a much-loved fixture in many people’s calendar."
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Why clear financial planning is more important than ever for today’s rural businesses
"The need for regular budgeting and cashflow forecasting has never been more important for today’s rural businesses. "
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Is seasonal food necessary?
"Locally produced, seasonal food could benefit not just our physical health but a range of other factors too."
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