ffinlo Costain (8.9) and Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) discuss the week's land use news.
Clash of world views:
Parliamentary push back against regen farming based on “outdated world view”
Green Alliance: Failure to support farmers to cut carbon could cost £100 billion by 2050
Cost of poor food policy:
Annual cost of UK obesity soars to £98 billion
Cost of living crisis results in lowest vegetable purchases for 50 years
COP28:
The Elders’ calls to action for COP28
Exploring the benefits of shade and shelter
Andrew Mahon, Bromborough Estate Company, Agroforestry
UK food basket at risk from extreme weather
Policy:
Welsh farming and environment groups call for rural budget to be maintained
Farm Gate Farm Gate Farm Gate