Global crisis debate

Lawrence Woodward OBE of Organic Research Centre Elm Farm argues that we need to be more than just organic consumers.

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Lawrence-Woodward.mp3

Patrick Holden (Directory of the Soil Association) discusses the need for a food plan for Britain, if we are to face up to the twin crises of climate change and peak oil.

audio: 

Patrick Holden.mp3

Dr Susanne Padel was the second 'Global Crisis : Organic Response' speaker presenting an informative powerpoint presentation on the market realities of organic sales, particularly during recession; as well as consumer attitudes and changing motivations.

Susanne is a well respected and well published research associate of the Institute of Rural Sciences at the University of Wales Aberystwyth with research interests in the socio-economic aspect of organic farming systems.

audio: 

Susanne Padel.mp3