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Exeter Food @exeterfood.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Roots & Routes: Food, Memory, Migration, Heritage. A weekend exploring the journeys that shape what we eat, remember and pass on. 19 and 20 June 2026 in Exeter, hosted by the Devon Ukrainian Association and partners. 🧵👇

Event poster titled "Roots & Routes: Food, Memory, Migration, Heritage", decorated with cornflowers, an olive branch, scattered coffee beans and a faded world map with red migration routes. The left column lists Friday 19 June 2026 at The Screening Room, University of Exeter, with a 7 to 9pm screening of the Ukrainian film "Taste of Freedom". The right column lists the Saturday 20 June programme at Thirty Four, Exeter College, running 10:30am to 6pm, including arrival and marketplace, welcome, talks by Vadym Granovsky and Olia Hercules, lunch, Food Stories from communities, a seeds session, a food entrepreneurship panel, Devon Food Futures, closing reflections and a networking reception. Partner logos appear at the foot.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Thanks to @roseoneill.bsky.social of Campaign for National Parks for a fascinating @crpr-exeter.bsky.social seminar yesterday covering power, politics, governance and the future of our National Parks. It was also our annual @crpr-exeter.bsky.social Garden Party celebrating our work and community.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sharing highlights from the Gather Food & Drink Summit 2026, 10th June organised by @exeterfood.bsky.social, @crpr-exeter.bsky.social and Food Drink Devon with >200 businesses, policymakers, researchers & organisations exploring how to support a more resilient, sustainable & inclusive food system.

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Carolyn Petersen @carolynpetersen.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Delighted to see this co-authored paper published on how family farmers are adopting silvopastoral systems with the support of participatory learning processes in the Amazon with Elisangela Sodre David Rojas Alexandre de Azevedo Olival & Marla Weihs: doi.org/10.5304/jafs... @crpr-exeter.bsky.social

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

*QUEX PhD scholarship opportunity* led jointly by the University of Queensland, Australia & @crpr-exeter.bsky.social - on network agrovoltaics for energy self-sufficiency in agriculture - details below. Thanks to Wayes Tushar, Rahul Sharma & Matt Lobley scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/...

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UQ-Exeter Institute joint PhD

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Great to see this paper published led by Dr Faye S. at the University of Westminster and co-authored by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social's Steven Emery on navigating authenticity and change in livelihoods and living heritage in the Lake District farmed landscape www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Authentic livelihoods? Navigating authenticity and change in the Lake District cultural landscape

Cultural Landscape heritage designations imbue an unresolved tension between authenticity and change, which is uncatered for in UNESCO guidance and in…

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Great to hear Steven Emery of @crpr-exeter.bsky.social talking on BBC Farming Today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... about land use and the competing pressures on our land ahead of the publishing of the government's final version of the Land Use Framework for England (coming soon).

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Farming Today - 02/03/26: Officially enough rain, Mrs Wilmot's Pippin, land use pressure - BBC Sounds

A silver lining to 2026's wet start: scientists say we're leaving 2025's drought behind.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Matt Lobley @crpr-exeter.bsky.social Co-Director was at the UK Parliament in London on Friday as a member of the Great South West (GSW) Food Security Programme Board's launch of their new agrifood growth plan greatsouthwest.co.uk/wp-content/u... identifying priority SW actions inc. for horticulture

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Learn about food systems! @exeter.ac.uk has scholarships available (bit.ly/4r9cKod) for the MA in Food Studies linked with the @exeterfood.bsky.social network and run from @crpr-exeter.bsky.social. See Harry West's intro to the course here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqEL...

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Professor Harry West discusses his research and our exciting MA in Food Studies

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

You can now catch the recording of CRPR University of Exeter's Michael Winter's inspiring Distinguished Lecture: Whatever happened to the political economy of agriculture here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ58... Illustration by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student Caroline Aitken

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

The Conversation article published today by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social Research Associate John Harvey—“Your dog's dinner could be worse for the planet than your own – new research”— co-written with Peter Alexander, Vera Eory, Sarah L Crowley. More info: bit.ly/49r2KPx Link to article: bit.ly/4sx1jId

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Your dog’s dinner could be worse for the planet than your own – new research

Dog feeding is a substantial part of the food system, not a side issue.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Images & reflections from Michael Winter's inspiring @crpr-exeter.bsky.social lecture yesterday @exeter.ac.uk. And a timely call to action - to reinvigorate analysis of the political in agriculture and food systems. Thanks to the wonderful team including Caroline Aitken for the live illustration

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Latest CRPR University of Exeter newsletter here! - with recent research activities, publications, funding successes & opportunities, events etc on: challenges facing family farmers; seaweed eating; food beyond terroir; nature recovery & farming; Dartmoor, & more... hass.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tktdud...

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Reminder: Professor Michael Winter’s Distinguished Lecture 17.12.25 @crpr-exeter.bsky.social: Whatever happened to the Political Economy of Agriculture? Hybrid: Queen’s building, LT1 - 10:15-12:15 or online. Registration is via Eventbrite (bit.ly/3KDpFPu ). Any questions: crpr@exeter.ac.uk.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Congratulations to Maeve Leith, a @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student on her prestigious NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award. Maeve will explore the voices of farmers, conservationists and other stakeholders in land use decision making in Dartmoor: www.nfumutual.co.uk/news-and-sto...

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The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2025

The Centenary Award is a long-term scheme, run by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, and was launched in 2010 to celebrate the 100th birthday of NFU Mutual.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Catch @crpr-exeter.bsky.social co-director Matt Lobley on this morning's Farming Today www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... (from 8 mins in) on the multiple challenges & uncertain futures family farmers are experiencing and how the important role they play in rural communities may be at risk

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BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 10/11/2025: Family farms, 'Aginflation', mushroom growing in NI

What could the future hold for family farms?

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Don't forget to register (either in person or online) for the CRPR University of Exeter Distinguished Lecture by Prof Michael Winter on 17th Dec - Eventbrite link bit.ly/4hGTquZ We are expecting large numbers, so early registration is strongly encouraged!

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Insightful short report by Charles Masquelier at CRPR University of Exeter about the challenges as well as solutions from farmers/land managers on implementing nature recovery and engaging with environmental land management practices: bit.ly/4hxt4eB

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Bog Talk: Insights from Engagement with Land Managers in the High Peak

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Defra have announced a one year extension to the Countryside Stewardship mid tier scheme - I've heard a few different reactions to this already (e.g. on Farming Today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... ). See this NFU article on their related campaign: www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

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NFU secures agri-environment scheme roll over for thousands of farmers

The NFU has successfully secured a one-year extension for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements for thousands of farmers following several months of campaigning.

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Nathan Nelson @nathannelson.co.uk · 16/10/2025

A clear direction of travel for farmers, more integrated land use to deliver environmental goods as well as food, and dietary change needed for a more resilient UK food system theconversation.com/three-ways-t... #FoodStudies @afnnetwork.bsky.social roadmap: www.agrifood4netzero.net/our-work/the...

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Three ways to make the UK’s food system more resilient – according to new report by 150 experts

Modelling shows that we will need to change not just how we farm, but what farming produces and what we eat.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Join us for distinguished lecture 17th Dec 10.15-12.15pm by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social's Professor Michael Winter: Whatever happened to the Political Economy of Agriculture? Lecture Theatre 1, Queens Building, Streatham Campus 10.15am - tea/coffee 10.45am - lecture Register: tinyurl.com/4zxjz3xs

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

New report on Exmoor species reintroductions (pine marten and white-tailed eagle) by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social researchers Steven Emery & Keith Howe with Mary Peberdy & the Exmoor Society. Includes land manager concerns, evidence review & recommendations. Report & briefing doc here: bit.ly/4nOthMu

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New report exploring the reintroduction of Pine Martens and White-tailed Eagles in Exmoor - The Exmoor Society

The Exmoor Society has commissioned a report to provide a balanced overview of the reintroduction of Pine Martens and Sea Eagles into Exmoor.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Read our latest CRPR University of Exeter newsletter here for an update on what we've been up to over the last few months - events, festivals, conferences, publications and more... bit.ly/4gJO0Pd

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Come and hear @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student @veronicaawhite.bsky.social presenting tomorrow on her Farming Futures Cycle Tour: reflections on a fieldwork adventure - Thurs 25 Sept 15.00-16.00, in Syndicate Room C/Building One, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Great to hear about this new FFCC initiative on farm partnerships aimed at building regenerative agric and the future of farming

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Vicki Hird MSc FRES @vickihird.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A good long read about the state of farming in the food system today. Very sad to hear Peter lundgren selling. He's been a great advocate for nature friendly farming for years. @uk.theconversation.com

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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

With devolved powers across health, farming, education and procurement, the nation is in a position to lead. But doing so means confronting the complex realities of food and farming: the rising cost of living, a public health crisis, biodiversity loss and the dwindling resilience of rural economies.

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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🌽 🍽️ We’re bringing big ideas and bold questions to Abergavenny Food Festival this year with a conference exploring: “A Fairer Food Future: Can Wales Lead the Way?” 🗓️ Friday 19 September | 10am - 4pm 📍 Abergavenny Food Festival Conference www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/conference-a...

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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

This is something people care deeply about. Citizens in #TheFoodConversation want businesses held to account and governments to ensure that the healthy choice the easy choice, so that all children grow up protected from the devastating effects of unhealthy food. More 👉 ffcc.co.uk/so-what-do-w...

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So, what do we really want from food?

Latest findings from The Food Conversation

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Great to see this research published by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social researchers @carolynpetersen.bsky.social and Duncan Russel et al (from the REGREEN project www.regreen-project.eu)

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Listen to Northern Ireland Farmer, John Rankin as he reminds us to listen to earlier generations as we experiment with farming systems fit for the future. This & more from the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Oral History team from this year’s #Groundswell Festival blog. blogs.bl.uk/sound-and-vi...

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Oral history at Groundswell 2025

In July – in a first for the British Library Oral History team – we held a reflective listening session at a major UK agricultural event: Groundswell. Now in its ninth year, Groundswell Regenerative A...

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Celebrating @crpr-exeter.bsky.social's longstanding links with the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Michael Winter gave a talk last week on “Living in the North Devon Biosphere – Past, Present and Future” for the Devonshire Association devonassoc.org.uk/celebrating-...

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Great to see @crpr-exeter.bsky.social Matt Lobley chairing a panel on ‘Feeding the world in a changing climate’ at the #ExeterClimateForum last week. The discussions covered a number of rural and farming issues as well as dialogue about future opportunities for collaborative working.

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