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Unbreaking @unbreaking-5mbooks.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to taking Kalle Lasn's Manifesto for World Revolution to the Anarchist Book Fair London this Saturday. See you there.
@adbusters.bsky.social @anarchistbookfairs.bsky.social

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · 25d

A few photos from yesterday’s launch of Wild Cattle of Chillingham. General release 30 September.

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · 28d

At the #agroforestryshow for launch of 2nd edition of @thesoilassociation.bsky.social Agroforestry Handbook edited by @benraskin.bsky.social which we’re delighted to be distributing.

Presale at the show. General release 30 September.

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Please note that non-members need to book directly by phone:
Office +44 (0)20 7930 3751

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Farmers Club on 23 October will be discussing Applied Equine Psychology with authors Sharon Smith and Dr Marie-Louise Holmes.

The event is open to non-members and includes a talk and Q&A with Sharon Smith and Marie-Louise Holmes, a drinks reception and dinner with wine.

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Wild Cattle of Chillingham: The Natural History of an Ancient Breed by Professor Stephen Hall.

🎉 To celebrate, join us at Chillingham Castle on 13th Sept.

Please share in your networks.

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Unbreaking @unbreaking-5mbooks.bsky.social · Aug 8

These 📚 have been occupying us recently. Two aside, they have something in common – the authors were guests on podcasts we love: @natehagens.bsky.social Great Simplification, www.thegreatsimplification.com, and Oliver Goshey’s Regenerative Skills, regenerativeskills.com.

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

NEW PUBLICATION - REGENERATIVE MEDICINE IN SMALL ANIMAL MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS
by Russell Chandler

A practical guide for vets aiming to instruct practitioners on how to use regenerative practices in the veterinary clinic.

For more details 👇
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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jul 4

"You can try to expel nature with a pitchfork, but it will always return"

Chris Clark's opinion on @farmersguardian.bsky.social. Read the full article at the link below 👇

www.farmersguardian.com/4414753

Farming Matters:

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Chris Clark, first generation Yorkshire upland farmer and author

www.farmersguardian.com

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · Jul 3

Great to hear from @cla.co.uk on the plans for a generative #AI training licensing for publishers.

IPG members can learn more about this at a free online webinar on 22 July, click here for more details 👉
www.independentpublishersguild.com/SharedConten...

#booksky #publishing

Image shows James Bennett from the Copyright Licensing Agency giving his presentation on the collective licensing of AI in 2025 at the Publishers’ Licensing Services conference 2025.

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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @ffc-commission.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌞 Headed to #Groundswell25 next week?

We're part of three thought-provoking sessions to explore solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing food and farming today.

Here's where you can find us...

Explore the full programme here 👉 groundswellag.com/sessions/

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎪Join us at #Groundswell25 – Agricology sessions at The Study 🐝

1️⃣ Dung beetles, cattle & trees: allies in resilient farming 🌳🐄🪲
📍Wed 11:15 - 11:45am

@rothamsted.bsky.social #regenerativefarming

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · Jun 30

🎪Join us at #Groundswell25 – Agricology sessions at The Study 🐝

2️⃣ Regenerative Stacking - combining #regenerative practices for healthy, profitable land 🌾
📍Wed 1:15 - 1:45pm

#RegenAg #FarmingfortheFuture #SoilHealth

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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 1

🎪 Join us at #Groundswell25 tomorrow for an illuminating session about the awesome power of beans!

It features an expert panel including: Sheila Dillon, @henrydimbleby.bsky.social, Amelia Christie-Miller, Andrew Howard, and Josiah Meldrum.

Get your tickets: tinyurl.com/4jnpbbza

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jul 1

Going to Groundswell?

📕 Chris Clark will be signing copies of The Profitable Farm - lnkd.in/ebicxXVD

📗 David Finlay of The Erhical Dairy be doing likewise with copies of A Dairy Story - lnkd.in/e5GEq5Kd

📅 Both at noon, on 3 July at the book stand.

#groundswell25

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5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Farmers Club Book Club on 22 July will be discussing The Profitable Farm with authors Chris Clark and Brian Scanlon.

The event is open to non-members and includes a talk and Q&A with Chris and Brian, a drinks reception and dinner with wine.

www.thefarmersclub.com/events#MEMBE...

5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jun 27

Last Wednesday, we attended the The Guild of Food Writers Awards at The Royal Institution to find out if the Six Inches of Soil 📕 had won the Investigative Food Writing Award. Alas we did not but as one of just 3 shortlisted We’re chuffed to bits still.

5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jun 24

Come find us at Carbon Calling 2025.

5m Books @5mbooks.bsky.social · Jun 23

Glad to be sponsoring Carbon Calling again this year.
Cracking line up over 3 days.

www.carboncalling.farm/conference-c...

We'll be up there too with a few books.

@cprecountryside.bsky.social
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Agroecology Map @agroecologymap.bsky.social · Jun 19

‪🌱 Agroecology Map is a Free Software & Open Data 🌍 platform to map agroecological initiatives. Anyone can use, share & improve it! Built for transparency & collaboration 🤝 #Agroecology #OpenData #FreeSoftware #FoodSovereignty #Agroecologia #Agroforestry

🔗 agroecologymap.org/who_we_are

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Agroecology Coalition @agroecology.bsky.social · Jun 18

OPEN WEBINAR: Participatory Foresight for Sustainable Agrifood Systems through Agroecology 🌎
📅 3 July 2025
🕐 13:00 – 15:00 CET
💻 Register now 👉 fao.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#agroecology #foodsystems

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Slow Food @slowfoodhq.bsky.social · Jun 18

🌍 Want to meet farmers, chefs & food changemakers from across Europe?

#TerraMadreEurope is happening June 22–24 in Brussels, a unique gathering of the European #SlowFood network to share ideas, build alliances & shape the future of food. #Agroecology

Join us 👉 bit.ly/3ZEBzwS

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Terra Madre Europe - Slow Food

Terra Madre Europe - Good, Clean and Fair Food for All

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Sustainable Food Trust @susfoodtrust.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 Positive news: @foodgov.bsky.social recommends retaining the Small Abattoir Discount - a lifeline for local food, animal welfare & rural economies. But pressure remains: 40% still face closure without support
@thesoilassociation.bsky.social sustainablefoodtrust.org/press-releas...