On Tuesday 17th May 13:00-14:45 pm Innovate are holding an on-line briefing event. This event is for Farmers, growers and foresters who have a bold, ambitious, early-stage idea to increase productivity and environmental sustainability in agriculture or horticulture. Your idea … Continue reading
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The University of the West of England (UWE) report showcases the value of food partnerships
The University of the West of England (UWE) report has highlighted how local action is helping meet the challenges of a fractured food system. Particularly through the Covod-19 pandemic and more recently, rising living costs the report has celebrated the … Continue reading
A recent VegPower report has found that increasing living costs is driving down vegetable consumption
Nearly half of families living in lower income households are buying less fresh fruit and vegetables as the cost of groceries has increased. It has been estimated that in 2023, another 1.3 million people will fall into absolute poverty, this … Continue reading
Defra has announced plans to support farmers with fertiliser costs and pauses on pollution rules
Concerns have been raised about what the impact of the war in Ukraine will mean for the global food security as a result of increasing costs of farming. In particular, issues with labour shortages, rising costs of logistics and rising … Continue reading
National Lottery Community Fund Begins Review on Future Community Support
The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) has launched an 8-month strategy renewal process that will shape how it supports communities. The NLCF has launched a six-week anonymous survey which will enable communities across the UK to to share their views … Continue reading
1 in 10 parents are very likely to need help from food banks
Devonlive has recently posted an article with the results of a survey by The Trussell Trust; almost one in 10 parents say they are “very likely” to need to use a food bank in the next three months, 9% of … Continue reading
Webinar: Creating a circular economy for food
What is the event? BLUEPRINT is holding the event in to reduce food waste. Thanks to innovative apps and striking campaigns, UK residents, businesses and governments alike are starting to take food waste more seriously. Despite efforts, however, UK households … Continue reading
Final deadline reminder for Sustain grants
As part of its Food for the Planet project, registered charity Sustain is delivering small grants to support communities to campaign and advocate for food and climate justice in their local areas. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to … Continue reading
Bank The Food app
Bank The Food is a new app which has launched to aid food banks in providing food items to those in need. Bank The Food is a registered charity and has made the app to better link donors to local … Continue reading
Deadline Reminder: 15th April for Sustain grant applications
As part of its Food for the Planet project, registered charity Sustain is delivering small grants to support communities to campaign and advocate for food and climate justice in their local areas. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to … Continue reading