Oxtale
@oxtale.bsky.social
Well. Here we all are.
Issues, crisis & strategic comms for food, farming, science & industry. PhD @ Uni of Nottingham Vet School, graduate @ SRUC, displaced Scot & serial dog adopter. AKA Amy Jackson.
Issues, crisis & strategic comms for food, farming, science & industry. PhD @ Uni of Nottingham Vet School, graduate @ SRUC, displaced Scot & serial dog adopter. AKA Amy Jackson.
It's no less toxic - just toxic on the left rather than the right with little tolerance for diverse views.
Looking at the replies and quotes, I'm becoming less certain that this place is really significantly less toxic than Twitter
I’m horrified by the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers at an event in DC last night.
The fact that the gunman said he did it to “free Palestine” makes me nauseous. Murdering people for their nationality is never acceptable and this violence hurts Jews, Israelis, *and* Palestinians.
The fact that the gunman said he did it to “free Palestine” makes me nauseous. Murdering people for their nationality is never acceptable and this violence hurts Jews, Israelis, *and* Palestinians.
May 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
It's no less toxic - just toxic on the left rather than the right with little tolerance for diverse views.
It makes me laugh when people talk about EU animal welfare, environmental & food safety laws as if they're some kind of utopian ideal. They're not. There are many cases of the UK moving more quickly, more smartly or further in all these areas. 1/2 www.thetimes.com/article/e8e9...
What’s on the table as part of Keir Starmer’s EU deal?
From security and immigration to food standards and fisheries, the key elements in the prime minister’s wide-ranging new agreement with the bloc
www.thetimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 3:31 AM
It makes me laugh when people talk about EU animal welfare, environmental & food safety laws as if they're some kind of utopian ideal. They're not. There are many cases of the UK moving more quickly, more smartly or further in all these areas. 1/2 www.thetimes.com/article/e8e9...
We've never grown less of our own food... www.thetimes.com/article/7a9c...
From chicken to potatoes, Britain’s never grown less of its own food
Cheap imports and poor returns from farming mean our self-sufficiency is in peril. Some even think we’re on the road to rationing
www.thetimes.com
May 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We've never grown less of our own food... www.thetimes.com/article/7a9c...
And here we all are worrying about accepting that calendar or bottle or wine from suppliers at Christmas. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
Trump administration poised to accept 'palace in the sky' as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources
President Trump poised to accept "palace in the sky" as a gift from Qatar: Sources
abcnews.go.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
And here we all are worrying about accepting that calendar or bottle or wine from suppliers at Christmas. abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...
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If you read to the very bottom of the Telegraph article
He wants Fortescue to reach what he calls “real zero” by 2040 – where fossil fuels are no longer used because there are better alternatives.
“I believe net zero is a f------ con,” he says. “Real zero is serious. Just stop burning fossil fuel.”
He wants Fortescue to reach what he calls “real zero” by 2040 – where fossil fuels are no longer used because there are better alternatives.
“I believe net zero is a f------ con,” he says. “Real zero is serious. Just stop burning fossil fuel.”
‘Net zero is a f------ con’, says mining tycoon going green — The Telegraph
Interview: Andrew Forrest is on a mission to prove that business nous and climate evangelism can coexist
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May 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
If you read to the very bottom of the Telegraph article
He wants Fortescue to reach what he calls “real zero” by 2040 – where fossil fuels are no longer used because there are better alternatives.
“I believe net zero is a f------ con,” he says. “Real zero is serious. Just stop burning fossil fuel.”
He wants Fortescue to reach what he calls “real zero” by 2040 – where fossil fuels are no longer used because there are better alternatives.
“I believe net zero is a f------ con,” he says. “Real zero is serious. Just stop burning fossil fuel.”
*Facism*
*Truth*
*Big
*Law*
*Love*
Five words explored by George Orwell in his works, that have taken on a chilling new resonance today. And of all of these, 'truth' is the most devastating.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
*Truth*
*Big
*Law*
*Love*
Five words explored by George Orwell in his works, that have taken on a chilling new resonance today. And of all of these, 'truth' is the most devastating.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - Orwell in Five Words - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Orwell in Five Words on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
*Facism*
*Truth*
*Big
*Law*
*Love*
Five words explored by George Orwell in his works, that have taken on a chilling new resonance today. And of all of these, 'truth' is the most devastating.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
*Truth*
*Big
*Law*
*Love*
Five words explored by George Orwell in his works, that have taken on a chilling new resonance today. And of all of these, 'truth' is the most devastating.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
Quite encouraged by the bug count on my car today. More than I've seen in a few years. But underlines the importance of good spring weather to bug populations?
April 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Quite encouraged by the bug count on my car today. More than I've seen in a few years. But underlines the importance of good spring weather to bug populations?
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Should UK farmers play a part in meeting UK govt goals on climate change? AFN Champ @oxtale.bsky.social has released a report following a ‘farmers’ jury’ experiment conducted earlier this year. Read some conclusions & recommendations 👉 tinyurl.com/eefywrfd & full report 👉 tinyurl.com/farmerjury
Amy Jackson - AFN Network+
Amy has spent most of her life working in and around farming: on farms, as trainee auctioneer and cattle breeder, and in agricultural public relations – including four years as head of communications ...
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April 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Should UK farmers play a part in meeting UK govt goals on climate change? AFN Champ @oxtale.bsky.social has released a report following a ‘farmers’ jury’ experiment conducted earlier this year. Read some conclusions & recommendations 👉 tinyurl.com/eefywrfd & full report 👉 tinyurl.com/farmerjury
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Help us rewild the Somerset Levels, and make more space for nature.
All this week your donations will be 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗 as part of the Big Give. If you can't donate please share to help spread the word. Thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
All this week your donations will be 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗 as part of the Big Give. If you can't donate please share to help spread the word. Thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
April 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Help us rewild the Somerset Levels, and make more space for nature.
All this week your donations will be 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗 as part of the Big Give. If you can't donate please share to help spread the word. Thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
All this week your donations will be 𝗗𝗢𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗 as part of the Big Give. If you can't donate please share to help spread the word. Thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
St George learns issues and crisis management.
![Cartoon for St George's day by Stephen Collins for the guardian. Script as follows:
Scene is outside a cave, ST GEORGE in armour etc is confronting the DRAGON while the CAPTURED PRINCESS looks on.
DRAGON:
So let me get this straight.
DRAGON:
You’re hoping to reinforce ‘helpless princess’ tropes…
DRAGON:
By publicly stabbing an *endangered animal* to death with a *sword*…
DRAGON:
So you can force a whole Syrian village to convert to Christianity….
DRAGON:
And become a nationalist icon for a colonial state…
DRAGON:
Through the cultural appropriation of ancient medieval dragon myths.
DRAGON:
You’ve not been *online* very long, have you?
GEORGE:
I have been quite surprised by the comments.
GEORGE’S SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT [who is filming this encounter on an iPhone]:
I told you it’s problematic, George.
DRAGON:
Problematic? It’s a *bin fire*!
DRAGON:
OK. Here’s how you turn this round -
CUT TO a YoutTube post called ‘MY JOURNEY (An apology)’. GEORGE is crying to camera, Dragon in background.
GEORGE:
I am *so sorry* guys…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreihzpskp6p4u4ejrjhmp4tdye2rzg75vmbyxbn45o5g4xk7dpairge@jpeg)
April 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
St George learns issues and crisis management.
I do appreciate your concern @aendra.com, but that percentage does actually seem to reflect the wider population? In England and Wales, the 2021 census indicated that 0.54% of the population identified as a gender different from their sex registered at birth.
From the Oxford-Reuters report on UK media demographics out today: of the 1130 survey respondents, only *6* journalists working in the UK media were gender non-conforming. That's just barely over half a percentage point.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM
I do appreciate your concern @aendra.com, but that percentage does actually seem to reflect the wider population? In England and Wales, the 2021 census indicated that 0.54% of the population identified as a gender different from their sex registered at birth.
Pretty clear-eyed and helpful in terms of explaining the facts, issues, context and routes forward... www.thetimes.com/article/f89e...
Ill-informed challenges to Supreme Court decision help nobody
Citizens should be involved in debate about law reform, but questioning the legitimacy of the judgment on misconceived grounds is irresponsible
www.thetimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Pretty clear-eyed and helpful in terms of explaining the facts, issues, context and routes forward... www.thetimes.com/article/f89e...
Just love this obituary of Anne Harper (formerly Scargill). I think many in high profile political roles are attracted to strong partners, but you rarely hear their partners' stories... www.thetimes.com/article/9ee1...
Anne Harper obituary: activist and wife of Arthur Scargill
Firebrand who brought ‘girl power’ to the miners’ strike in 1984-85 and later occupied pits threatened with closure
www.thetimes.com
April 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just love this obituary of Anne Harper (formerly Scargill). I think many in high profile political roles are attracted to strong partners, but you rarely hear their partners' stories... www.thetimes.com/article/9ee1...
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I don't remember the last time I was this emotionally invested
April 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I don't remember the last time I was this emotionally invested
I found this a very thoughtful and empathetic view of the issues on both 'sides' in this heated debate. Views? www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/blog/sex-and...
Sex and gender identity: finding a way forward
Our CEO, Sam Smethers, reflects on the importance of empathy in order to balance the rights of both women and trans women.
www.fawcettsociety.org.uk
April 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I found this a very thoughtful and empathetic view of the issues on both 'sides' in this heated debate. Views? www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/blog/sex-and...
You can. You just get an ESTA, same as before 🤷🏻♀️. Not excusing these guys but we don't need to make it worse than it already is...
So i can't go with my American wife to visit relatives for two months?
Excellent!
Excellent!
April 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
You can. You just get an ESTA, same as before 🤷🏻♀️. Not excusing these guys but we don't need to make it worse than it already is...
What an age we live in. And what reprehensible, self-obsessed people we're watching shape it.
April 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
What an age we live in. And what reprehensible, self-obsessed people we're watching shape it.
SUCH a great story via @theknowledgenews.bsky.social... Middle age men community cards 😍 www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainmen...
Middle-Aged Man Trading Cards Go Viral in Rural Japan Town
A trading card game consisting of real-life ojisan (middle-aged men) are going viral with kids in the city of Kawara in Fukuoka Prefecture.
www.tokyoweekender.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
SUCH a great story via @theknowledgenews.bsky.social... Middle age men community cards 😍 www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainmen...
Drama every day. Every single day. Puts me in mind of... youtube.com/watch?v=zYUD...
Poop Poop!
YouTube video by MikhailCompo
youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Drama every day. Every single day. Puts me in mind of... youtube.com/watch?v=zYUD...
Sobering thought for the day from @theknowledgenews.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Sobering thought for the day from @theknowledgenews.bsky.social
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Instead of believing the myth that three expensive, genetically modified wolves are “de-extinct” dire wolves, let’s look at animals humanity has actually brought back from the brink of extinction using proven science and dedicated hard work: 🧵/6
April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Instead of believing the myth that three expensive, genetically modified wolves are “de-extinct” dire wolves, let’s look at animals humanity has actually brought back from the brink of extinction using proven science and dedicated hard work: 🧵/6
I can't tell you how up for this I am. Go @themerl.bsky.social!
Come for the big animals. Stay for the history of rural England and its people.
The first full episode of Absolute Units, the official MERL podcast, is here!!!
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
The first full episode of Absolute Units, the official MERL podcast, is here!!!
merl.reading.ac.uk/explore/abso...
April 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
I can't tell you how up for this I am. Go @themerl.bsky.social!
The problem is that average UK cows' milk per 240ml emits 300g CO2e (1.25kg/litre) and some (eg Arla's) is as low as 260g. UK also uses only 1.9 litres of 'blue' tap or abstracted water per 240g. The rest is rainfall. So global figures really are pretty irrelevant at a national level?
April 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The problem is that average UK cows' milk per 240ml emits 300g CO2e (1.25kg/litre) and some (eg Arla's) is as low as 260g. UK also uses only 1.9 litres of 'blue' tap or abstracted water per 240g. The rest is rainfall. So global figures really are pretty irrelevant at a national level?
Today, I found out my husband travels abroad with cocktail sticks.
March 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Today, I found out my husband travels abroad with cocktail sticks.
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Spring forth, spring equinox
March 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Spring forth, spring equinox