George Monbiot

farming

Big Farmer
The poorest taxpayers are subsidising the richest people in Europe: and this spending will remain uncut until at least 2020. Read more – ‘Big Farmer’.
Spreading the White Plague
The governments of both the UK and Wales could almost be trying to turn bovine TB into a pandemic. Read more – ‘Spreading the White Plague’.
Strong Meat
A new book has forced me to reconsider my views on food. Read more – ‘Strong Meat’.
Towering Lunacy
Green enthusiasm for vertical farms shows that no one is untouched by magical thinking. Read more – ‘Towering Lunacy’.
The War Against Nature Resumes
As the new badger cull shows, we revert to irrational destruction as soon as our economic interests are threatened. Read more – ‘The War Against Nature Resumes’.
If Nothing Else, Save Farming
It’s probably too late to prepare for peak oil, but we can at least try to salvage food production. Read more – ‘If Nothing Else, Save Farming’.
Small Is Bountiful
Peasant farmers offer the best chance of feeding the world. So why do we treat them with contempt? Read more – ‘Small Is Bountiful’.
The Corporate Begging Bowl
They bleat about the free market, then insist that we subsidise them. Read more – ‘The Corporate Begging Bowl’.
Are You Paying to Burn the Rainforest?
If you’re buying Brazilian beef, the answer is yes Read more – ‘Are You Paying to Burn the Rainforest?’.
Fallen Fruit
An insane European ruling will be the final straw for the English apple Read more – ‘Fallen Fruit’.
Blair Trashes Africa
Tony Blair has just ensured that Europe and the US continue to promote famine. Read more – ‘Blair Trashes Africa’.
Angel of Death
Britain’s development secretary is helping to destroy the lives of 20 million people. Read more – ‘Angel of Death’.
That’s the Horror of Haskins
The junk food king says one thing and does another Read more – ‘That’s the Horror of Haskins’.
The War Against Small Farms
By appointing Lord Haskins to oversee “rural recovery”, the British government will complete the destruction of the countryside Read more – ‘The War Against Small Farms’.
Mad Cows Are Back
Mark Purdey’s explanation of the origins of BSE is gathering weight Read more – ‘Mad Cows Are Back’.
Is Agriculture in Crisis?
Is Agriculture in Crisis? Read more – ‘Is Agriculture in Crisis?’.
How the Superstores Gave Us Foot and Mouth
It’s not “cheap food” but big profits which are to blame Read more – ‘How the Superstores Gave Us Foot and Mouth’.
Mad Cows and Manganese
Mark Purdey’s hypothesis is the only one which explains the spread of BSE Read more – ‘Mad Cows and Manganese’.
Whose Side Are They On?
Farmers should be campaigning for more expensive fuel Read more – ‘Whose Side Are They On?’.
Small is Vulnerable
The supermarkets could kill organic farming’s potential to revolutionise the foodchain Read more – ‘Small is Vulnerable’.
Loss Leaders
The Competition Commission has given the superstores permission to destroy the rest of Britain’s food economy Read more – ‘Loss Leaders’.
Organic Farming Will Feed the World
Astonishingly, it’s more productive than high-tech agriculture Read more – ‘Organic Farming Will Feed the World’.
Open Government Snaps Shut
How the Ministry of Agriculture tried to silence me Read more – ‘Open Government Snaps Shut’.
Death to the Small
The corrupt Ministry of Agriculture is deliberately wiping small farmers out Read more – ‘Death to the Small’.
We’re Not Materialistic Enough
It’s time to go back to the land Read more – ‘We’re Not Materialistic Enough’.
How Farming Has Been Loved to Death
Reforming farm subsidies won’t do any good – we must scrap them Read more – ‘How Farming Has Been Loved to Death’.
Green-wellies time for Blair and Co.
Read more – ‘Green-wellies time for Blair and Co.’.
A Seedy Business
Old plant varieties have been criminalised by a series of draconian laws intended to protect big corporations Read more – ‘A Seedy Business’.
Communist Pigs vs Capitalist Pigs
Only by killing all of Haiti’s pigs could the US force its people to abandon their self-sufficiency Read more – ‘Communist Pigs vs Capitalist Pigs’.
Mad Farm Disease
BSE is just one symptom of the insanity governing British agricultural policy Read more – ‘Mad Farm Disease’.
Seize It Back
Many of the world’s most pressing problems arise from the enclosure of land. Read more – ‘Seize It Back’.
The Tragedy of Enclosure
The “Tragedy of the Commons” is one of the modern world’s most dangerous myths. Read more – ‘The Tragedy of Enclosure’.
Conservation without Miracles
A peasant farmers’ project in the western Amazon might hold the key to protecting the forests Read more – ‘Conservation without Miracles’.