Food is firmly back on the political agenda. The UK Government is progressing a cross-departmental Food Strategy, recognising the link between food and health in its NHS plans, and expanding access to free school meals in England. Farming too is continuing to hit headlines, with updated farming payments now being rolled out in England, Wales and Scotland to promote sustainability.
This has created real momentum and a genuine opportunity which our movement must use to secure lasting change. The need could not be greater: climate instability is disrupting global supply chains, food prices remain volatile, and growing numbers of farmers are leaving the sector, threatening the UK’s long-term ability to produce food.
Join us at Sustain’s Annual Conference 2026 to explore the opportunities we have to build a fair, sustainable and resilient food and farming system for current and future generations.
Agenda and speakers to be confirmed. Minster invited to give a keynote.
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
