Indigenous agroecological farming practices can teach us how farming can adapt but may not be enough to confront serious drought, writes Nathan Einbinder. Article first published in Wicked Leeks.
Drought lessons from Central America
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Dr Pavel Cenkl
Pavel is Head of Schumacher College, Director of Learning and Land at Dartington Trust, and oversees Programme Development for Movement, Mind, and Ecology.
Finding a better wheat for the future
Our horticulture team at Schumacher College are taking part in trials through the South West Grain Network to find new strains of wheat that are grown more effectively in our climate. We catch up with Michael Cooper, one of our horticulture interns this year to find out more…
Government’s food strategy maintaining the status quo – but at what cost?
In response to the Government Food Strategy published today, we consider the lack of detail and focus on developing authentically regenerative practices, and the need for a thoughtful, holistic approach with more immediately tangible action points.
Dartington’s Pollinator Meadow
A short story about Dartington’s pollinator meadow.
Stephan Harding reflects on the rewilding of Berryman’s Marsh
Ecologist Dr Stephan Harding reflects on the decision to rewild a large stretch of land along the River Dart 30 years ago and the benefits to wildlife we can see there today.
A new bursary scheme for the BSc Regenerative Food & Farming
A new scheme which will support up to 25 full-time students from England with a bursary of £3,250 to fund their studies during the 2022-23 academic year.
Voices For Performance At Dartington
Listen to past staff, students, and visiting artists share memory, legacies, and hopes for Performance at Dartington and beyond. A piece created by Emma Bush in response to our Re-imagining Performance Practice programme.