News and Views
Discover stories from our collections, work, research, and events. Warning: may contain absolute units.
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Author
- Ollie Douglas
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Published Date
- December 10, 2024
‘The Final Straw’: Reflecting on the 2024 Farmer Protests
MERL curator Dr Ollie Douglas reflects on the 2024 London farmer protests, and how they speak to his family’s farming history.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- November 22, 2024
Changing Perspectives: Growing Resilience with Alternative Proteins
We interview animal scientist Omolade Awodola-Peters on African livestock agriculture, insect farming, and regenerative methods.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- November 15, 2024
Changing Perspectives: Bringing Home the Bacon
In this entry in our Changing Perspectives blog series, we interview Flavian Obiero, aka The Kenyan Pig Farmer.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- November 8, 2024
Changing Perspectives: Reimagining Food Production with the Urban Farmer
We interview Taz Khan, who runs London’s Community Kitchen and promotes agricultural education, as well as opening a farm in Harrow.
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Author
- Tim Jerrome
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Published Date
- November 1, 2024
Changing Perspectives: Earth Tenders, Land Workers
An interview with Ali Yellop of Earth Tenders, about food as the site of interaction between the personal and the political.
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Author
- Joe
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Published Date
- October 31, 2024
How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse (at The Museum of English Rural Life)
For centuries, tools like billhooks, forks, and saws kept rural people housed and warm. They’re also perfect for the zombie apocalypse.
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Author
- Joe
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Published Date
- October 24, 2024
Changing Perspectives: Seeds of Change
Read about how a community gardening project in Dulwich Park is helping members to rebuild their relationships with land, food, and nature.
