A Farmer Reacts: Paul Temple – United Kingdom
In early January of this year, GFN member Paul Temple spoke at The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) the prestigious event held annually at Oxford University in t...
Paul M. Temple
Brexit Proofing for the Future
We share a language. We share a history. We share business practices and accounting systems. There is a common bond between our countries and a genuine special ...
UK Farmers Must Focus and “Get Fit Quick” Post-Brexit
Stay in the EU or get out: That’s the choice the United Kingdom faced in last year’s referendum, and now we face Brexit, a democratic decision I have to accept....
Getting On With It Post Brexit
The swift formation of the UK’s post-Brexit government removes one element of uncertainty. David Cameron has stepped away as Prime Minister, Theresa May has mov...
Farming With No Borders: Why a UK Farmer Will Vote to Stay in the EU
History shows the unique nature of the UK as an island, separated from mainland Europe by a mere 22 miles, that has kept the same borders and was last invaded i...
The consequence of poor regulation – is it really understood and who pays – farmer, consumer or environment.
When the European Union banned farmers from using an important pesticide a year and a half ago, it confirmed the law of unintended consequences: As a result tod...
UK Farmer Makes the Case to Continue a Science-Lead Approach to GM Crops
The surprise majority victory of the Tories in the United Kingdom’s national elections last week provides Prime Minister David Cameron with a clear working majo...
Paul M. Temple
Farmer, United Kingdom
Farms on 400 hectares of mixed arable land – cereals, vegetables and 400 head of grazing beef cattle. He was involved in the UK Farm Scale Evaluation (FSE) trials for GM crops in the country.