Farm to Fork: The Challenge of Sustainable Farming in 21st Century Britain

Joe Stanley is a passionate beef farmer who offers a seasonal tour of a traditional farming year to bridge the knowledge gap between consumers and farmers about the journey of food production. He provides insight into his daily routine, addressing food standards, sustainability, the environment, rural heritage, trade, and the future of agricultural policy. Agriculture is the core of a £122bn food and farming sector, and Farm to Fork: The Challenge of Sustainable Farming in 21st Century Britain is a testament to British farming and the heart that goes into the food our farmers produce.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 14 September 2021
\n Publisher: Quiller Publishing Ltd
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Food, our most intimate and vital commodity, has become disconnected from its origins and the processes involved in its production. To bridge this knowledge gap, passionate beef farmer Joe Stanley offers a seasonal tour of a traditional farming year. Through his narrative, he aims to inform readers about the journey their food takes before it reaches their plates, revealing the realities of modern agricultural life for a British lowland farmer.

Drawing on a lifetime of experience, Stanley strips away observations of the countryside and agricultural practices to reveal the core of his day-to-day. He illustrates how our food is produced, the reasons behind the landscape we see, and the challenges faced by farmers. Along the way, he offers insights into his daily routine, including crop planting, livestock management, and harvest. He also addresses the broader issues surrounding food standards, sustainability, the environment, rural heritage, trade, and agricultural policy outside the EU.

Often overlooked as an antiquated pastime, agriculture is, in fact, the backbone of the £122 billion food and farming sector, which is the UK's largest manufacturing industry. Farm to Fork: The Challenge of Sustainable Farming in 21st Century Britain serves as a testament to British farming, showcasing the dedication, environmental stewardship, and landscape maintenance that go into the food our farmers produce. Whether it's ensuring food quality, animal welfare, or environmental sustainability, this book provides a detailed and candid account of the life of a British farmer, encompassing the highs and lows and lessons learned from a lifetime on the land.

\n Weight: 652g\n
Dimension: 242 x 169 x 36 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781846893544\n \n