10 elements of agroecology that can guide us toward sustainable food systems (FAO)
This article was originally published by the FAO here. More with less. This is the challenge and the mantra for our future. There will be many more of us in the years to come.…
APPG submits evidence to Defra’s consultation on the Agriculture Bill’s Command Paper
Following two consultation events in Parliament, and with input from several MPs, Lords and representatives from NGOs, industry and farming, the APPG has submitted evidence to Defra’s ‘Health and Harmony’ consultation on the Agriculture Bill’s…
EFRA Committee to hear evidence on flooding
EVIDENCE HEARING: Flooding: Cooperation across Government The Committee will take evidence from: At 1.45pm approx · George Monbiot, Columnist, The Guardian At 2.25pm · Richard North, Blogger and campaigner At 3.05pm · Sir James Bevan, Chief…
Initial Response to the Agriculture Bill’s Command Paper
The APPG for Agroecology’s initial response to the Agriculture Bill’s Command Paper The long-awaited Command Paper from Defra was published on Tuesday, and will be followed by the publication of an Agricultural Bill before the…
Annual Report 2015-2016
The APPG on Agroecology for Sustainable Food and Farming combined its 2016 AGM with co-hosting an event in the House of Commons to celebrate the United Nations International Year of the Pulses. The event on…
APPG Agroecology Soil Inquiry
The Group conducted an inquiry into soil health and protection in 2015/16, with particular focus on agriculture. The reports raise serious concerns about the state of UK soil, concluding with policy recommendations in the following…
Environmental Audit Committee Report into Soil Health published 2nd June 2016
http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/news-parliament-2015/soil-health-report-published-16-17/
Environment Audit Committee publishes Soil Inquiry
http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/environmental-audit-committee/news-parliament-2015/soil-health-report-published-16-17/
APPG on Agroecology Inquiry: The health and protection of the soil
The APPG is holding an inquiry into the health and protection of soils in the UK and globally, with a focus on the importance of soils to food production. Evidence Session 1: Soil and farming…
APPG Meeting – 13th October: The Role of Agroecology in Sustainable Intensification
The meeting will present a report on the role of agroecology in sustainable intensification