Sustainable farming, and fishing, means that all food is produced or caught to high environmental, animal welfare, and social standards to tackle climate change, protect nature, and provide good jobs and livelihoods. Agroecological food production systems benefit farmers and citizens alike.
Environmental, health, and economic indicators suggest we are not progressing towards a sustainable and resilient agri-food system. Some scientists estimate that we are on course to meet climate tipping points in the coming years, which could significantly impact our ability to produce food.
It is clear that we need to change course and work towards a future that aligns with healthy food, fair supply chains, decent livelihoods, and agroecological farming. Across the UK, we need to work with people from all corners of the agri-food system to enable and empower this change.
What we're fighting for today
For edible horticulture to become a key growth sector of the UK farming industry.
Well-funded agri-environmental land management schemes that drive and incentivise the transition to agroecology.
Improvements to planning policy that support agroecological farming whilst also securing regulation and reduction of the most damaging methods of food production.
More land for new entrant small and medium agroecological growers, farmers and market gardeners.
International trade deals that uphold high food and farming standards.
Our campaigns
Food for the Planet campaigns for national and local government policies that support climate and nature-friendly farming and the incentivisation of healthy and sustainable diets.
Bridging the Gap is building the case for accessible organic food via farmer-focused supply chains.
Sustainable Farming Campaign campaign put agro-ecological farming, land-use fair dealing rules, and sustainable diets on the agenda of decision-makers at local and national level.
Capital Growth and Good To Grow, last year community gardens harvested 225K meal portions, and 32 out of 33 London boroughs now support community food growing.
