Farming

7 principles of sustainable food
People and businesses adopting a sustainable approach to food may want to

1. Use local, seasonally available ingredients as standard, to minimise energy used in food production, transport and storage.
2. Specify food from farming systems that minimise harm to the environment, such as certified organic produce.
3. Limit foods of animal origin (meat, dairy products and eggs) served, as livestock farming is one of the most significant contributors to climate change, and promote meals rich in fruit, vegetables, pulses, wholegrains and nuts. Ensure that meat, dairy products and eggs are produced to high environmental and animal welfare standards.
4. Exclude fish species identified as most 'at risk' by the Marine Conservation Society, and choose fish only from sustainable sources - such as those accredited by the Marine Stewardship Council.
5. Choose Fairtrade-certified products for foods and drinks imported from poorer countries, to ensure a fair deal for disadvantaged producers.
6. Avoid bottled water and instead serve plain or filtered tap water in reusable jugs or bottles, to minimise transport and packaging waste.
7. Promote health and well-being by cooking with generous portions of vegetables, fruit and starchy staples like wholegrains, cutting down on salt, fats and oils, and cutting out artificial additives.
http://www.sustainweb.org/sustainablefood/

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG,) at Walford College, promotes the integration of conservation & agriculture www.fwag.org.uk

Compassion in World Farming -Campaigns to end cruel factory farming, founded on scientific fact. www.ciwf.org.uk

To recycle farm plastics and agricultural waste, contact Agri.cycle Shropshire, Beam House, Montford Bridge, SY4.1EP. (Also shotgun cartridges, bailer twine and used spiral shelters and guards for young trees).
Ches and Son,of Wem, www.chesandsonrecycling.com  will charge to collect or receive from farms-  drums,buckets, bulk bags, sileage plastic, polythene and string.