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News: Will Government's new planning framework create sustainable food cities?

The proposed revisions to the planning policy framework for England are open for consultation. But are the proposals a missed opportunity for a more sustainable food system?
Planning Food Cities | Wednesday 11 April 2018

News: Will you join the Big Dig 2018?

For the 7th year, the Big Dig will connect London’s finest urban gardeners to new diggers and the green fingered for a day of fun, family friendly activities designed to get more Londoners involved in growing food and gardening.
Jellied Eel | Wednesday 11 April 2018

Blog: Doctors’ orders: 10 reasons why growing food is good for you

Jim Sikorski has been an NHS doctor for 38 years, and is one of the cofounders of Sydenham Garden, as well as a keen gardener. Ahead of Capital Growth’s Big Dig Day (this year on 27 April 2019), we look again at his 10 reasons why you should grow food (and get down to your local community garden to do so).
Capital Growth | Wednesday 11 April 2018

Article: Solace in the city

Mary Selzer looks ahead to what you can expect from the 7th annual Big Dig Day on 21 April 2018.
London Food Link | Wednesday 11 April 2018

News: Defra Secretary, Michael Gove talks of human health objectives in farm policy

At the consultation event co-hosted with Sustain and DEFRA on 10 April 2018, Michael Gove, Defra Secretary of State urged people to take advantage of the Defra consultation on Future Farming to 'make it clear what you want’ saying “I want a food and farming policy that reflects what the people in the country want – higher standards and better outcomes.” and noted the need to “stop it being shaped by vested interests to imprint their agenda.”
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Wednesday 11 April 2018

News: Scottish Bread Championships 2018 open for entries

Run in association with Scotland The Bread and The Scottish Food Guide as part of the Royal Highland Show, the competition is open for a second year to both professional and amateur bakers, including children.
Real Bread Campaign | Tuesday 10 April 2018

News: Better buns means bigger profits

A study has found that diners in the UK are prepared to spend up to £1.25 extra for burger if it is sold in a ‘high quality’ bun.
Real Bread Campaign | Tuesday 10 April 2018

News: True Loaf spring 2018 issue out now

The Real Bread Campaign has published issue 35 of the loaf lovers’ magazine.
Real Bread Campaign | Monday 9 April 2018

News: Why you should care about your coffee’s milk as much as the beans

Ahead of this week’s London Coffee Festival, a new Coffee & Cows campaign wants you to focus as much on where you milk has come from as your coffee.
Jellied Eel | Monday 9 April 2018

News: Sustain co-hosts a consultation event with Defra on future farm policy

DEFRA, in partnership with Sustain, is hosting a consultation event in London on 10 April to capture local and member viewpoints on its public consultation: ‘Health and Harmony: the future for food, farming and the environment’
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Monday 9 April 2018