Shakespeare on narcissism. If a voice could kill a virus it would probably sound like Sir Pat’s, or maybe Eddie Waring’s ...

Just snapped this amazing bird in my back garden. Anyone know what it is? #BWKM0

I have not seen much in the World’s Press on this. There are some relatively optimistic scenarios but, clearly, no firm evidence base for any of these. For now then, it’s fingers crossed for Africa. Coronavirus in Africa: what happens next? theguardian.com/global-develop…

M40 - 0 Oxford Canal - 1 this afternoon. This is getting weird.

If this half-wit hasn’t been fired by next weekend I propose we all travel to Durham to avail ourselves of the excellent child care facilities available there. My 27 year old is up for it. #NEChildCare theguardian.com/politics/2020/…

With the relaxation of the UK lockdown rules, I was out on the A45 testing my eyesight last week and just look what happened! I guess I just didn’t see the temporary 40mph limit sign so, arguably, the original reason for my trip was entirely vindicated. Seriously, stay safe.

Not seeing any trees... just the fruits Peter Thorne

Tree of the week: 'This mango tree provides food – and brings people together' ⁦Jim Hammond⁩ ⁦RHoMIS⁩ theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

Very nice elaboration of possible, extended, causal chains here.

The AusAID comparison is interesting and worrisome. Hard to see UK Gov going down this route if they had the capacity to pay any attention to the lessons. theguardian.com/global-develop…

Africa RISING Annual Progress Report 2018 – 2019 now available africa-rising.net/annual-progres… via ILRI.org IITA IFPRI Catherine Dr Godwin Atser Katherine Lopez Feed the Future CGIAR Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab Patricia Nanteza Haimanot Seifu RadioIITA

Global oil demand, CO2 emissions likely peaked in 2019 - energy consultancy - Reuters uk.reuters.com/article/uk-hea…

Consider contributing to our Special Issue on Sustainable Intensification in AOBP open for submission until Dec 2020. Support open and inclusive science and collaborate with a super editorial team! @M_Schipanski Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Peter Thorne More here academic.oup.com/aobpla/pages/s…

Just published. Our evidence-based synthesis showing how important, indispensable even, strengthening social contexts is for SI. Assessment of the growth in social groups for sustainable agriculture and land management cup.org/3iCFOAW

‘This is the “new normal” and we have to adapt,’ notes Mohammed Ibrahim, a researcher with #ILRI and #Africa RISING’s site coordinator in Tigray, Ethiopia, as he reflects on all the important operational adjustments. bit.ly/3l8fCjC

On the frontline against Covid-19 in Ethiopia – a photo essay theguardian.com/world/2020/sep…

Thanks for sharing Kindeya Gebrehiwot, PhD, Prof. Agree. Scaling up cut and carry feeding system is imperative. Btw, through the #Africa Rising project we introduced Tree lucerne and feed troughs for efficient feed utilization #Tsibet #Tigray & we have to scale it up👇 World Agroforestry ILRI.org

UK insect farm project for sustainable animal feed awarded £10m theguardian.com/environment/20…

Some nice vignettes on the human outcomes although some of the captioning looks a bit wonky! How scaleable is this kind of model? theguardian.com/environment/ga…

Ok, so “Pure Snow” maybe has a bit of a bovine bias but her understanding of life cycle analyses is better than most.