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Publishing books on agriculture, veterinary medicine and animal science

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Looking forward to taking Kalle Lasn's Manifesto for World Revolution to the Anarchist Book Fair London this Saturday. See you there.
@adbusters.bsky.social @anarchistbookfairs.bsky.social

18.09.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few photos from yesterday’s launch of Wild Cattle of Chillingham. General release 30 September.

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14.09.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At the #agroforestryshow for launch of 2nd edition of @thesoilassociation.bsky.social Agroforestry Handbook edited by @benraskin.bsky.social which we’re delighted to be distributing.

Presale at the show. General release 30 September.

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10.09.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Please note that non-members need to book directly by phone:
Office +44 (0)20 7930 3751

03.09.2025 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Farmers Club on 23 October will be discussing Applied Equine Psychology with authors Sharon Smith and Dr Marie-Louise Holmes.

The event is open to non-members and includes a talk and Q&A with Sharon Smith and Marie-Louise Holmes, a drinks reception and dinner with wine.

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03.09.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release ofΒ Wild Cattle of Chillingham: The Natural History of an Ancient BreedΒ by Professor Stephen Hall.

πŸŽ‰ To celebrate, join us atΒ Chillingham Castle on 13th Sept.

Please share in your networks.

lnkd.in/edCB5b8c

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01.09.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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These πŸ“š have been occupying us recently. Two aside, they have something in common – the authors were guests on podcasts we love: @natehagens.bsky.social Great Simplification, www.thegreatsimplification.com, and Oliver Goshey’s Regenerative Skills, regenerativeskills.com.

08.08.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW PUBLICATION - REGENERATIVE MEDICINE IN SMALL ANIMAL MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS
by Russell Chandler

A practical guide for vets aiming to instruct practitioners on how to use regenerative practices in the veterinary clinic.

For more details πŸ‘‡
5mbooks.com/product/rege...

25.07.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Farming Matters: This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chris Clark, first generation Yorkshire upland farmer and author

"You can try to expel nature with a pitchfork, but it will always return"

Chris Clark's opinion on @farmersguardian.bsky.social. Read the full article at the link below πŸ‘‡

www.farmersguardian.com/4414753

04.07.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows James Bennett from the Copyright Licensing Agency giving his presentation on the collective licensing of AI in 2025 at the Publishers’ Licensing Services conference 2025.

Image shows James Bennett from the Copyright Licensing Agency giving his presentation on the collective licensing of AI in 2025 at the Publishers’ Licensing Services conference 2025.

Great to hear from @cla.co.uk on the plans for a generative #AI training licensing for publishers.

IPG members can learn more about this at a free online webinar on 22 July, click here for more details πŸ‘‰
www.independentpublishersguild.com/SharedConten...

#booksky #publishing

03.07.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌞 Headed to #Groundswell25 next week?

We're part of three thought-provoking sessions to explore solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing food and farming today.

Here's where you can find us...

Explore the full programme here πŸ‘‰ groundswellag.com/sessions/

26.06.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸŽͺJoin us at #Groundswell25 – Agricology sessions at The Study 🐝

1️⃣ Dung beetles, cattle & trees: allies in resilient farming πŸŒ³πŸ„πŸͺ²
πŸ“Wed 11:15 - 11:45am

@rothamsted.bsky.social #regenerativefarming

30.06.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Agricology Groundswell session poster

πŸŽͺJoin us at #Groundswell25 – Agricology sessions at The Study 🐝

2️⃣ Regenerative Stacking - combining #regenerative practices for healthy, profitable land 🌾
πŸ“Wed 1:15 - 1:45pm

#RegenAg #FarmingfortheFuture #SoilHealth

30.06.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Groundswell session invite

πŸŽͺ Join us at #Groundswell25 tomorrow for an illuminating session about the awesome power of beans!

It features an expert panel including: Sheila Dillon, @henrydimbleby.bsky.social, Amelia Christie-Miller, Andrew Howard, and Josiah Meldrum.

Get your tickets: tinyurl.com/4jnpbbza

01.07.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Going to Groundswell?

πŸ“• Chris Clark will be signing copies of The Profitable Farm - lnkd.in/ebicxXVD

πŸ“— David Finlay of The Erhical Dairy be doing likewise with copies of A Dairy Story - lnkd.in/e5GEq5Kd

πŸ“… Both at noon, on 3 July at the book stand.

#groundswell25

01.07.2025 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Farmers Club Book Club on 22 July will be discussing The Profitable Farm with authors Chris Clark and Brian Scanlon.Β 

The event is open to non-members and includes a talk and Q&A with Chris and Brian, a drinks reception and dinner with wine.

www.thefarmersclub.com/events#MEMBE...

30.06.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last Wednesday, we attended the The Guild of Food Writers Awards at The Royal Institution to find out if the Six Inches of Soil πŸ“• had won the Investigative Food Writing Award. Alas we did not but as one of just 3 shortlisted We’re chuffed to bits still.

27.06.2025 15:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come find us at Carbon Calling 2025.

24.06.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Glad to be sponsoring Carbon Calling again this year.
Cracking line up over 3 days.

www.carboncalling.farm/conference-c...

We'll be up there too with a few books.

@cprecountryside.bsky.social
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23.06.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ͺ🌱 Agroecology Map is a Free Software & Open Data 🌍 platform to map agroecological initiatives. Anyone can use, share & improve it! Built for transparency & collaboration 🀝 #Agroecology #OpenData #FreeSoftware #FoodSovereignty #Agroecologia #Agroforestry

πŸ”— agroecologymap.org/who_we_are

19.06.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Open webinar: Participatory Foresight for Sustainable Agrifood Systems through Agroecology

Open webinar: Participatory Foresight for Sustainable Agrifood Systems through Agroecology

OPEN WEBINAR: Participatory Foresight for Sustainable Agrifood Systems through Agroecology 🌎
πŸ“… 3 July 2025
πŸ• 13:00 – 15:00 CET
πŸ’» Register now πŸ‘‰ fao.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#agroecology #foodsystems

18.06.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Terra Madre Europe - Slow Food Terra Madre Europe - Good, Clean and Fair Food for All

🌍 Want to meet farmers, chefs & food changemakers from across Europe?

#TerraMadreEurope is happening June 22–24 in Brussels, a unique gathering of the European #SlowFood network to share ideas, build alliances & shape the future of food. #Agroecology

Join us πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3ZEBzwS

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18.06.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FSA recommends retaining the Small Abattoir Discount | Sustainable Food Trust The future of the 47 remaining small abattoirs in England and Wales appears more secure following a significant decision by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board to recommend the retention of the Smal...

πŸ“’ Positive news: @foodgov.bsky.social recommends retaining the Small Abattoir Discount - a lifeline for local food, animal welfare & rural economies. But pressure remains: 40% still face closure without support
@thesoilassociation.bsky.social sustainablefoodtrust.org/press-releas...

18.06.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book review: The Profitable Farm Book review: The Profitable Farm - from HortWeek

Many thanks to HortWeek for their review of The Profitable Farm!

www.hortweek.com/book-review-...

18.06.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🀞 Big day today! We find out if we have won The Guild of Food Writers award for our Six Inches of Soil book. 🀞

@5mbooks.bsky.social @nffn.bsky.social @thesoilassociation.bsky.social @sustainablesoils.bsky.social @sustainweb.org @susfoodtrust.bsky.social @realfarmed.bsky.social

18.06.2025 00:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Farmers Club Book Club on 22 July will be discussing The Profitable Farm with authors Chris Clark and Brian Scanlon.Β 

The event is open to non-members and includes a talk and Q&A with Chris and Brian, a drinks reception and dinner with wine.

www.thefarmersclub.com/events#MEMBE...

05.06.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World bee day 🐝🐝🐝. Tried and mostly failed to capture the thrumming of the bird of bees in the laburnum outside our offices.
@bbka.org.uk

20.05.2025 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Manifesto for World Revolution: Excerpt After centuries of rule by kings, emperors, tyrants, mad men, fascists, communists, military dictatorships and mega-corporations, We the People of the world are now ready to take charge of our own des...

Extract of Kalle Lasn's Manifesto for World Revolution available on Resilience.org

www.resilience.org/stories/2025...

@adbusters.bsky.social @5mbooks.bsky.social @postcarbon.org

16.05.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Honoured that our Six Inches of Soil has been shortlisted for the The Guild of Food Writers Investigative Food Writer Award

www.gfw.co.uk/2025/guild-o...

#thegfw2025 @5mbooks.bsky.social @ipghq.bsky.social @publishersassoc.bsky.social @ipgbook.bsky.social @booksource.bsky.social

14.05.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Delighted to sponsor the 2025 GFC conference and bring a selection of our books. Grab a ticket while you still can.

www.greenfarmcollective.com/event-detail...

@no1farmerjake.bsky.social @angusgowthorpe.bsky.social

14.05.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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