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Rebecca Laughton has an MSc in sustainable agriculture and is author of 'Surviving and Thriving on the Land'

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12 reasons why industrial-scale agriculture is driving environmental destruction

Rebecca Laughton • 08-Sep-2021

In this article, the LWA’s Horticulture Campaigns Coordinator Rebecca Laughton explains why we have to produce and trade a greater percentage of food locally. Read more

A matter of scale: how small farms provide more jobs and more food per acre

Rebecca Laughton • 05-Aug-2017

Our new report, “A Matter of Scale”, highlights how a diverse and vibrant sector of small farms is providing employment, attracting new entrants and incubating entrepreneurs. Read more

There’s a crash coming – a slap from Mother Nature. This isn’t pessimistic; it’s realistic.

The human impact on nature and on each other is accelerating and needs systemic change to reverse.

We’re not advocating poverty, or a hair-shirt existence. We advocate changes that will mean better lives for almost everyone.

Latest Comments

Pedal-powered machines | Walker - 25/04/2024

Awesome, thanks for both your help. I'll let you know how it goes!
Pedal-powered machines | Tom Dixon - 24/04/2024

Hi, I would suggest you find an electric winch with a dc motor (the type on a car/truck/trailer) which can handle your lifting load. Powering...
Pedal-powered machines | Mike Kendall - 24/04/2024

Hello, My first thought was stainless steels that are suitable for saltwater. I'm starting to think fiberglass/FRP instead. We used entirely used/salvaged metal bike frames...