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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

On 1-2 July, @crpr-exeter.bsky.social's Harry G West @exeterfood.bsky.social participated in a meeting in London organised by Neal's Yard Dairy to discuss the unique challenges facing British territorial cheeses (e.g. Red Leicester, Wensleydale) and ways of reviving the public's enthusiasm for them.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Congratulations to @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD student @veronicaawhite.bsky.social on completing her Farming Futures Cycle Tour in support of the The Farming Community Network - in numbers: 2000+ miles, 85 days, 40 interviews!

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

We had a great time at #Groundswell25 last week. Huge thanks to all who participated in our sessions, chatted with us and gave lovely feedback. Particular thanks to @britishlibrary.bsky.social, Rothamsted Research, Pasture for Life and of course the GS organising team for making us so welcome!

Obligatory group photo by the Big Groundswell Sign - clouds and tents behind us, grass in front

Steve Emery and Catherine Broomfield talk scientist-farmer collaborations

Paul Merchant + Mary Stewart from BL (in distance) talk oral histories of agriculture and conservation in front of a HUGE audience

Sign (not ours) with prints of book, apple, pointy finger saying FREE KNOWLEDGE, FREE FRUIT

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Brilliant to see so many wonderful colleagues plus guests at our @crpr-exeter.bsky.social lunch last week. And thank you to Clare Skivington, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust & Mary Brydon-Miller, University of Louisville for their insightful seminar on community-driven development & food systems.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Sharing highlights from the Gather #gathersouthwest (Devon Food Summit) on 11June - a partnership between Food Drink Devon, @exeterfood.bsky.social @crpr-exeter.bsky.social. Excellent keynote speakers & workshops explored topics including further collaborations. Thanks to all who helped & attended.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Sharing highlights from the @crpr-exeter.bsky.social staff Institute of Agricultural Management farm visit to Clinton Devon Estates/Otter Valley yesterday. @mlobley.bsky.social talked about the long-standing research partnership between Clinton Devon Estates, @exeter.ac.uk & CRPR.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Update from our intrepid @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher @veronicaawhite.bsky.social who has reached Lincoln (1380 miles of cycling). N. Yorkshire & Cumbria farms next - pls share with female farmer contacts. Fundraising for the Farming Community Network: www.justgiving.com/page/farming...

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Last week Celia Plender from @crpr-exeter.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social hosted a community forum for the Bank of England with representatives from charities & community organisations in Devon/the SW on how inflation, the cost of living etc are impacting community organisations/service users.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Sharing highlights from last week's visit from the University of Kentucky exploring local food system innovation with @crpr-exeter.bsky.social, @exeterfood.bsky.social and @exeter.ac.uk. Visits to Bristol Food Network, S. Devon Food Hub, Riverford Organics, Great Cornish Food Store & Lynher Dairies.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Sharing this story of how Aoife Maher, one of our newest @crpr-exeter.bsky.social postdocs, celebrated finishing her PhD by forging a sword (also an interesting farm diversification activity). Apparently it's a thing - who knew? More info here: www.discoverphds.com/blog/finland...

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

We were delighted to welcome Alexandre, Andrezza and Renato from the Instituto Ouro Verde in Mato Grosso, Brazil to give a fascinating @crpr-exeter.bsky.social seminar today on agroforestry and family farming strategies in sunny Exeter. Thanks also to Toby Pennington and the CASPER team.

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Progress update from intrepid @veronicaawhite.bsky.social @crpr-exeter.bsky.social PhD researcher from her cycling trip researching women in farming: ~4 weeks, 1037km (Land's End - London), 12 farm visits. She is fundraising for the Farming Community Network: www.justgiving.com/page/farming...

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CRPR University of Exeter @crpr-exeter.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

*Now out! See our CRPR summary response to the Land Use Framework Consultation (LUF) bit.ly/42WunNc on what the LUF needs to integrate to help us balance multifunctional land uses and nature-friendly environmental management and create a sustainable food & farming system that supports our farmers.

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