Tag: Farming

A good egg? Part Two: free-range v battery

A discussion of the various methods of egg production and their merits.

Back to nature…

The rise and rise of the organic farming movement over the past century.

Compassion In World Farming

Join this organisation which campaigns against cruelty to farm animals.

Foie Gras – is it cruel?

After researching the facts Not Delia reaches the conclusion that it’s no more cruel than farming any other animal for food.

Food Poisoning – an illness on the rise

Native Ladybirds at Risk

Help save British ladybirds by taking part in the harlequin survey – to establish the size of the invasion of the UK by harlequin ladybirds.

Obesity – where did it spring from?

A look at the origins of the pandemic of obesity that’s sweeping the developed world.

Organic vs Conventional Farming – the debate

Organics – a load of bull?

A discussion about whether organic food really is better than conventionally farmed food.

Ostriches, cash cows and bad eggs

How British investors in the 1990s were persuaded to invest in ostriches as a healthy alternative to beef – and swindled out of millions.

Pie in the sky?

Not Delia takes a look at the vertical farms advocated by Columbia University’s Dickson Despommier and considers whether they’re (a) feasible and (b) viable.

Pigs Are Worth It Campaign

Several top chefs throw their weight behind a campaign to support British pig farmers in crisis.

Rosé veal – a more ethical choice?

Britons have traditionally rejected veal as cruel – is rosé veal any better for the calf’s welfare?

Save Our Sprays?

The EU plans to change the rules on pesticides, herbicides, fungicides – to the dismay of many UK farmers. But is Farmers Weekly’s petition the right way to express that dismay?

Shun meat – stop global warming…

Eating less meat reduces your carbon footprint substantially…