Caroline Stocks

Journalist, author. Writes about food, farming and the environment. 🇬🇧, back from 🇺🇸. Nuffield scholar. Making #agritech simple at @_futurefood_

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

@DavidatWestons Goodness, what incredibly sad news. Such a nice guy.

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We wrote about @VestaronCP and the spider venom-based biotech mentioned in this article a few weeks ago on @_FutureFood_ - it's interesting stuff: https://t.co/3gYD1wLhpf

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There aren't many times I've thought Europe could learn a thing two from US policy, but this is one of them. Interesting read: Why Europe needs to rethink its pesticide classifications – @EURACTIV https://t.co/ZLKkVtK7HW

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There aren't many times I've thought Europe could learn a thing two from US policy, but this is one of them. Interesting read: Why Europe needs to rethink its pesticide classifications – @EURACTIV https://t.co/ZLKkVtK7HW

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@Merry_Meredith Hang on, I’m sure I only worked on the 75th anniversary edition three or four years ago? This has made me feel ancient!

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

@FWAbiKay Congrats, Abi! Lovely news

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@JonathanRaym Ha! Glad you’re enjoying the story - it only gets worse from here. It’s been an interesting couple of years…

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

I haven't been around these parts in a while, one reason being that 2 years ago we decided to buy and renovate a crumbling house in Valencia, Spain. It's been an ordeal. I've started writing about it here, in case anyone wants to read about the madness: https://t.co/2yVKRIU7RQ

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@Wordsandpiglets She really does - you’d never guess she’s over a century!

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

101 years old today. My nanna is the original Duracell bunny.

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

Ten minutes into a phone interview:
Interviewee: Hang on, is this the interview, right now?
Me: Yes.
Interviewee: Oh. Should I have put some pants on then?
Me: Er... what?
Interviewee: It's bloody boiling here, I don't wear pants when it's this hot.
😂

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

Gutted I can't make this year's @GAJinfo harvest lunch - it's always a fab event and this year's speaker will be cracking. Well worth snapping up a ticket if you can get one:

[British Guild of Agricultural Journalists @GAJinfo]

Join fellow agricultural journalists at the 2023 BGAJ Harvest Service and Lunch

📅 12 October
📍 City of London

🗣️ Guest speaker: @navaratnampart1
🏆 2023 Awards
🥂🍽️ Drinks reception + 3 course meal

With thanks to our headline sponsor @nfum

[British Guild of Agricultural Journalists @GAJinfo]

This year’s Agricultural Journalism Awards – which recognise the best in British written and broadcast agricultural journalism – are now open for entries.

✍️ Arable
✍️ Livestock and Grassland
✍️ Environment and Rural

Each carries a £250 first prize 🏆

⏱️ Enter by 8 September

[British Guild of Agricultural Journalists @GAJinfo]

Due to popular demand, single-day tickets are now available for the Agri-Influence Forum.

Tickets are priced at £40 for members and £70 for non-members (two-day tickets are still available at £75 and £100, respectively).

We look forward to seeing you there 👋

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

Really hoping George Monbiot doesn’t have an Instagram account.

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If you're interested in #agritech and the science reshaping the future of farming and food production, you might like to give my news site, @_futurefood_ a follow:

[Farming Future Food @_FutureFood_]

Virtual fencing can simplify pasture feeding and reduce labour needs, but researchers in Poland think the tech could go even further by helping livestock producers in 'high natural value' areas where traditional fencing can't be used: https://t.co/u4GMTrjA95

[Farming Future Food @_FutureFood_]

Biological control using fungi could be an effective option for tackling parasitic gastrointestinal nematodes in livestock - a problem that costs Europe's livestock sector €1.8billion a year:
https://t.co/whonGfebsy

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

@cjtaylor92 Oh, how was he?! I absolutely adore Marty and Lynda, I had such a blast with them.

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@cjtaylor92 @Jonesthejourno @BBCFarmingToday @FarmersWeekly @FarmersGuardian @FGoliviamidgley @FWAbiKay @NFUtweets @NFUStweets @SaveBritishFood Happy to talk anytime, @cjtaylor92!

[Caroline Stocks @Caroline_Stocks]

As an arachnophobe I'm very pleased I was able to find a photo to accompany this story that doesn't make me scream every time I look at it #ifDisneymadespiders

https://t.co/Mz8gVaJuXr

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@Merry_Meredith @drichardson347 I've so admired David's writing ever since I entered the world of agriculture. His insight, wit and legendary hugs means he's always been a favourite of mine. I'll miss your columns, David. Hopefully we'll catch up soon.