OUR FUTURE IN THE LAND AND NATIONAL FOOD STRATEGY

Food Plymouth has been involved in the RSA Food Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) from its pre-engagement phase, through to the subsequent launch, the round Britain cycle tour (we hosted a visit to the City), the release of the interim report and the launch of ‘Fork in the Road’, a book recounting key parts of the journey. We have brought you accounts of all of these stages in previous editions of this e-bulletin. Sadly we could not attend the release of the Commission’s final report in London this month. However, our frustration at missing out on this final stage is attenuated by this excellent account of the report and its launch, brought to us by our friends and colleagues from the national Sustainable Food Cities Network …

Sustainable Food Cities has welcomed the final report of the RSA Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, entitled ‘Our Future in the Land’, as well as the launch of the National Food Strategy.The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission published its final report on 16 July, saying that the UK must completely transition to a sustainable post-Brexit food system by 2030 or face further breakdown in climate and natural systems, and the continued rise in diet-related ill-health. The report’s launch featured talks by Secretary of State for Defra Michael Gove; and Henry Dimbleby, appointed by Defra to lead on development of a National Food Strategy.

Tom Andrews, network director of the Sustainable Food Cities network, said:

“News of a call for collaborative community food plans and a national conversation about food policy is music to our ears! The 57 towns and cities in the Sustainable Food Cities network are vibrant examples of local authorities, charities, businesses and community groups working together to improve health, the environment, the local food economy and prospects for sustainable food producers. Many of the cities in our network have also declared a climate emergency. Local food partnerships can play a vital role in bringing about the necessary changes in policy, practice and food culture.

We look forward to providing evidence, supporting citizens’ assemblies, and offering expert witnesses to the National Food Strategy process, with experience grounded in local practice to improve the food system.”

The Sustainable Food Cities network and local food partnerships can play a vital role in bringing about the necessary changes in policy, practice and food culture in line with the Commission’s vision. We look forward to providing evidence, supporting citizens’ assemblies, and offering expert witnesses to the National Food Strategy process, with experience grounded in local practice to improve the food system.Read more …

OUR FUTURE IN THE LAND AND NATIONAL FOOD STRATEGY

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