Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) chew over the week’s news.
PHIL’S PICKS
Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions
Investigating the “halo effect” of food claims
Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries
FFINLO’S PICKS
Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential if well managed
#GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures
BIG STORIES
Ruth Chambers, Green Alliance, New Defra Secretary
Patrick Holden, A farmer’s view, New Secretary of State
AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security
The Wildlife Trusts lists the UK’s Government’s broken promises to nature