How europe’s summer heatwaves are driving up the price of food

The production of rice, baked beans and melons in the UK suggests a rosy future for the UK’s food self-sufficiency. But, asks Michael Barker, are such crops a sustainable solution or just an exercise in what’s possible?

Low hay yields and higher prices are causing issues for some owners as the UK goes through a wet winter period

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

From drought to deluge, future-proof your plot with resilient plants, smarter watering and flexible gardening

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I’ve never had much luck with metals. In 1981, around a year after the last structural gold bull market peaked, I was given a small krugerrand. Aged seven, having noted that it was not made of chocola