Escaping Rural Poverty
Walking 12 miles to sell a few bundles of firewood cut from the diminishing acres of woodland. Two or three weeks ago, readers sent in some fascinating reflections on Mexico’s…
Read moreProtean Freshness
A few weeks ago I was in the Guanajuato Applebees (I know, seems incongruous, but there you are) waiting for a friend to turn up for breakfast. Menus are primary…
Read moreWho Thought We Were Dumb and Uncaring? Smart Words from a Farmer
I’ve often wondered on this blog when all those smart farmers out there were going to start talking. Well, here’s Blake Hurst, an absolute must read. Mr Hurst has a…
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