Civil Eats

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In China, for example, research shows that plastic field covers keep the soil warm and wet in a way that boosts productivity considerably; an additional 15,000 square miles of arable land—an area about the size of Switzerland—would be required to produce the same amount of food.

Agriculture 145

Agriculture Agriculture Supply Chain Production 145

Sustainable Food Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2024

David narrowed his eyes beneath his wide-brimmed straw hat and scanned the plain of yellow esparto waving in the hot wind. I told them how my shearing partner and I were attempting to build a business around not just shearing the sheep, but marketing and processing the fleece, adding value for both us and our customers.

Arable Land 98

Arable Land Straw Marketing Manure 98

Sustainable Food Trust

JANUARY 14, 2025

The only employee is a caretaker who is responsible for the upkeep of the building and for organising the schedule; farmers have to book the facility and bring their own butcher or team of butchers for slaughter and/or processing. While the cows are being milked, the group of calves waits in a special pen with deep straw bedding.

Pasture 64

Pasture Straw Cattle Arable Land 64