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95% of our food comes from soil - practically all of it! 🥕 Farmers are the most amazing custodians of our soil. By supporting them to transition to organic, agroecological and nature-friendly farming, we can protect one of our most precious resources #Soil #WorldSoilDay

🧵Agroecological and community food businesses - please register your interest in the next round of LEAP funding by Friday 15 December 2023 🧵 realfarming.org/programmes/lea…

We're saddened to learn the news of Benjamin Zephaniah’s death. We had the pleasure of working with him a number of times over the years, one of them being this inspiring poem. "Breathe in, my people. Save the whale. Touch the trees, and then exhale." brnw.ch/21wF6In

New research - To adapt or not to adapt, that is the question. Examining farmers’ perceived adaptive capacity and willingness to adapt to sustainability transitions.. Finances, land ownership status, skills, institutions & more came up as prominent issues in farmer interviews.

New report: Assessing compliance of the policy to restrict the promotion of HFSS food by location. foodactive.org.uk/location-locat…

Greedflation: corporate profiteering ‘significantly’ boosted global prices, study shows theguardian.com/business/2023/…

Hardly any of the verbs in the latest draft global stocktake text at #COP28 actually *ask for action* It's all "notes", "recognises" etc etc, with a few weak "invites"and only a very few slightly stronger "calls on" (most "requests" go to the secretariat or similar)

📣 The #COP28 agreement is a significant moment for global climate action. 📣✔️ But dangerous distractions such as 'transitional fuels' should not be a part of a future where people & planet thrive. 👎 Now, the UK Gov must deliver on their net zero promises at home. 💯

We are happy to support this important call to Rishi Sunak UK Prime Minister. Ultra-processed foods now make up two thirds of the average child's diet in the UK. Urgent government action is needed to make sure all children can choose to eat healthy nutritious foods.

Bees 🐝are tiny but incredible #FoodHeroes 👇👇 Via FAO Livestock

The Eatwell Guide is the government-recommended healthy diet. In the 2022 census, 51.3% of Manchester's residents identified as 'non-white'. The recommended healthy diet does not capture the diversity of cultures, eating habits and diets across the UK. manchesterfoodboard.co.uk/blogs-new/the-…

📈 New research shows disabled people are experiencing unacceptable levels of #foodinsecurity The #CostOfLivingCrisis has exposed stark inequalities and millions are struggling to access and afford the food they need. Read more: ➡️ tinyurl.com/34xe2jyd Nuffield Foundation

Millets are deeply rooted in #IndigenousPeoples’ culture and traditions.🌾💚 The #YearofMillets offers a way to share indigenous knowledge with modern science around the world. Learn more👉 buff.ly/3tofQw3 #IYM2023 Via United Nations Geneva

Life For A Life are hosting a free hedge planting event within our Life for a Life Memorial Forest inside Wythenshawe Park. The event will be open to individuals of all ages on Wednesday, February 21st, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Our latest research shows well over a third (41%) of price promotions are on food and drinks high in salt, sugar and fat. Find out more: thequestionmark.org/news-multibuys… The Food Foundation

Gobsmacked by huge 200k upward revision of long-term sickness numbers by Office for National Statistics (ONS). Overall picture is emphatic. Britain is too sick to work productively. The economic hit will be HARD. HM Treasury will be gutted. Mandarins! We need to address our underlying health! Urgently! 1 of 5

Want to find out how you can help shape a greener, healthier, and more connected city? 🌆 Join InOurNatureMCR's Community Coalition Taster Session on Wednesday 21 February, 6:30-8:30pm! Follow the link to book your free spot: eventbrite.co.uk/e/819951215157…

Almost one in seven people working full time are still experiencing food insecurity, according to figures gathered by the Food Foundation and shared exclusively with #C4News. Milena Dambelli reports. channel4.com/news/working-b…

“The public overwhelmingly believe govt should have a stronger role in acting to create healthy lives” Our CEO @suepritch joins leaders urging Sir Jeremy Hunt MP to tackle health in his next budget. Citizens want action - they don’t worry about a nanny state. #TheFoodConversation