Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) and ffinlo Costain (8point9.com) chew over the week’s news.

SHORT PICKS

Adapting to climate change needs our "urgent, unswerving attention" says National Trust

Cities and regions lead the way on real food and climate action

Forestry leaders must improve public perception of Sitka

LONGER CONVERSATIONS

Buried Environment Agency report shows toxic sludge is being spread on UK farmland

Landmark ruling has far-reaching implications for UK’s polluted rivers

Conflict over land will increase unless global demand is reduced

Scientific censorship is often self-inflicted and it’s on the rise

POLICY

Efra Committee criticises incoherent approach to food policy across government