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

PHIL'S PICKS

Higher consumption of UPFs increases the risk of cancer and long-term heart conditions

Investigating the “halo effect” of food claims

Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries

FFINLO'S PICKS

Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential if well managed

#GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures

THE BIGGER STORIES

Ruth Chambers, Green Alliance, New Defra Secretary

Patrick Holden, A farmer’s view, New Secretary of State

AIC calls for independent committee to boost sustainable food security

The Wildlife Trusts lists the UK’s Government’s broken promises to nature

Growing a fashion revolution