Darina Allen: How we can support the fraught farmers producing our food

"Despite the perception, the farming community in general is fully aware and anxious to implement measures to sequester carbon and reduce emissions. They fully realise that ‘business as usual’ is no longer an option but they need support and knowledgeable advice"

Darina's Pork and Tomatillo Stew

It takes real courage to turn on the news these days – one crisis after another, the war in Ukraine shows little sign of abating, global warming, then there’s the escalating cost of living and energy crisis, biodiversity loss, food security issues, and the diminishing fertility of the soil resulting in the dramatic drop in nutrient density of foods.

In the midst of all of this, the farming community who feed us are also in turmoil – confusion reigns…