Hell or high water?

The unpredictability of wet and dry weather is impacting our gardens and how well they thrive. But there are simple strategies to make both your plot and your planting more resilient

Joe Stanley reflects on the farm’s autumnal jobs, including laying new field drainage

In October 2023, Brechin, a Scottish town near the North Sea, was hit by a wall of water that changed it forever. During Storm Babet, a record 150 to 200mm of rain fell in parts of the area. The resul

Many farmers are battling for their future in the face of financial crises and the climate emergency. We ask: who are the pioneers leading the charge for change and what is at stake for the rest of us?

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Amid a trend for public institutions to serve vegan-only menus, Michael Barker asks whether the push is actually damaging Britain’s national food security and also its sustainability credentials