Two pieces on what the recession is doing to agriculture in dear old Blighty. Putting it back in the hands of the people, it seems, in the form of revitalized allotments and community supported farming. It will be interesting to see what these trends will mean for agricultural biodiversity, if anyone is monitoring that is. One would think they should lead to increased diversity — of practices, crops and varieties. Thanks to Danny for the tips.
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Add to the list the increased amount of seed swaps going on between gardeners and smallholders (40 to my knowledge) and the interest being shown in a wider choice of varieties.
It would be very interesting to see if the trend is towards a wider choice in the long run.
Thanks, interesting. Are you saying that this rate of exchange is higher than of late? And here’s more along the same lines.
And yet more! I spot another trend.
And from Ireland too…