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News: Farming research in rich countries has dropped for first time in 50 years

Research from the United States Department of Agriculture shows that public funding for agricultural research and development in high-income countries has fallen 6% between 2009-2013, the first sustained drop in over 50 years.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Sunday 10 June 2018

News: Countryside campaigners fight new government plans to streamline fracking

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (who are a member of Sustain) see the plans as a ‘huge environmental risk to our landscapes.’
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Sunday 10 June 2018

News: Campaign for Local Abattoirs

The Sustainable Food Trust launches a new website to campaign for local abattoirs to stay open.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Sunday 10 June 2018

News: World Meat Free Week 11 to 17 June

Sustain member Eating Better is supporting a global initiative emphasising the importance of reducing our meat intake for the sake of the planet.
Food Power | Friday 8 June 2018

News: Preventable malnutrition costs UK £28 billion

Sustain member the British Dietetic Association calls for investment to tackle preventable malnutrition which affects millions of people across the UK.
Food Power | Friday 8 June 2018

News: Scottish government wants views on food in schools and welfare foods

Community Food and Health Scotland (who work with Sustain) are asking people to contribute to the Scottish government’s consultations.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 8 June 2018

News: Pitches from food and farming start-ups wanted for FoodBytes

A sustainable food, agriculture and food tech competition is coming to London in September.
London Food Link | Friday 8 June 2018

News: LEAF Education takes farming into schools

Sustain ally LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) launches LEAF Education after merging with FACE (Farming and Countryside Education) last year.
Children's Food Campaign | Friday 8 June 2018

News: New report - Agroforestry in England Benefits, Barriers & Opportunities

Sustain has supported the publication of this new report on agroforestry along with many members to show how agroforestry can provide many useful outcomes for farmers and the environment.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Thursday 7 June 2018

News: Too big to fail? - Sustain comments to the Competition and Markets Authority on the merger between J Sainsbury and Asda

Sustain has the following initial comments in response to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) preliminary invitation to comment on the anticipated merger between J Sainsbury PLC and Asda Group Ltd. Sustain is the UK alliance for better food and farming and a registered charity, number 1018643. We represent around 100 not-for-profit national organisations and many more at local level, working together to achieve a healthy, fair, humane and sustainable system for food, farming and fishing. This submission reflects discussions of the alliance and others on this topic but given the timeframe we have not sought official member endorsement of every detail.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Wednesday 6 June 2018