Farmers ‘accepting mess’ and happy to use agroecology (Sustain)
This article was originally published by Sustain, and can be read here. ____ The report, co-written by Sustain member the Organic Research Centre, analysed the practical experiences of a group of 14 farmers from Scotland,…
Agroecology: A better alternative in Sub-Saharan Africa (phys.org)
This article was originally published by phys.org, and can be read here. ___ Agroecology is a better alternative than large-scale agriculture, both for the climate and for small farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to researcher…
Bringing Farming Back to Nature (NY Times)
This article was originally published by the New York Times, and can be read here. ___ Farming the land as if nature doesn’t matter has been the model for much of the Western world’s food…
The Environmental Watchdog: The Legal Status of Post-Brexit Environmental Principles
Attached below is the report from the APPG on Agroecology’s meeting on the 4th July 2018 on the Environmental Watchdog.
APPG hosts panel on the Environmental Watchdog
On the 4th July 2018, the APPG on Agroecology hosted a panel discussion on ‘The Environmental Watchdog: The Legal Status of Post-Brexit Environmental Principles’ in Parliament. Our panel consisted of Ali Plummer (Senior Policy Advisor…
Environmental principles in UK law after Brexit (Client Earth)
The EU environmental principles offer protection to our natural world. They act as guidance for judges and decision-makers, giving laws shape and meaning. This report (attached below) identifies the current role and value of the…
A New Nature and Environment Commission (Client Earth)
The UK Government is consulting on plans “to set up a world-leading environmental watchdog, an independent, statutory body to hold Government to account for upholding environmental standards.” In this report (attached below) ClientEarth outline the…
Agroforestry Incentive Package: A Framework for Future Arable Farming (Food&Forest)
This incentive package proposal for an alley cropping grant was written by Charles Tebbutt, Director of Food&Forest, which supplies agroforestry produce to London’s Borough Market Monday to Saturday. For more information view their website here.…
Defra needs to encourage agroforestry to boost farmers’ incomes post-Brexit (Farmers Guardian)
This article was originally published by Farmers Guardian, and can be read here. __ Farmers can boost food production and their incomes by planting more trees, but Defra’s policy consultation largely overlooked the opportunities…
Agroforestry in England: Benefits, Barriers and Opportunities (Soil Association and Woodland Trust)
Attached below is the Soil Association and Woodland Trust’s briefing (June 2018) on ‘Agroforestry in England: Benefits, Barriers and Opportunities’, which was launched and presented with a panel at an APPG on Agroecology event in…