The GREAT CSA Incubator programme
Posted: 3rd May 2023
The GREAT CSA Incubator programme aims to support starter CSAs in Gloucestershire as part of the new Gloucestershire Regenerative Agriculture Transition (GREAT) Project run by... Read More...-
Posted: 21st April 2026
The CSA Network UK team meet in the Midlands
This April, our staff team and board of directors visited the Midlands, as an opportunity to gather the people behind the CSA Network from the various places of the UK we live and work.. from Cornwall to Yorkshire to Northern Ireland! We visited 4 established CSAs: Canalside Community Farm in Leamington Spa, Five... Read More...
Dairy Code of Conduct Joint Letter
Posted: 22nd April 2023
We are among a number of organisations who have signed a joint open letter to the Secretary of State calling for action on the delayed... Read More...
Seeds For Ukraine – Can you help?
Posted: 22nd April 2023
If you have any leftover seeds that would otherwise go to waste, Seeds for Ukraine can find them a good home. Last year they helped... Read More...
Webinar on The new Genetic Technology Act – 10th May 2023
Posted: 22nd April 2023
The new Genetic Technology Act is now law in the UK; however, a huge amount of safety regulations have been removed, such as labelling, traceability,... Read More...
The Community Farm – Management Committee Members – Closing 1st October 2023
Posted: 21st April 2023
The Community Farm is seeking new people for its Management Committee. If you care about climate change and the state of nature and want to... Read More...
Irrigation – A ‘downloadable’ guide and Webinar for new growers by Pete Dollimore
Posted: 18th April 2023
Written by small-scale growing irrigation expert Pete Dollimore, this guide is designed to complement the series of courses that Pete is running on our behalf.... Read More...
Webinar – Real-life Irrigation Stories – Tuesday 25th April 7-8:30 pm
Posted: 29th March 2023
Join three experienced growers: Pete Dollimore, Iain Tolhurst and Dan Larke, as they share stories of irrigation systems they have known, loved, created and despised... Read More...
Webinar – An Introduction to Small-scale Irrigation with Pete Dollimore – Recorded Tuesday 18th April 2023
Posted: 29th March 2023
Join Pete Dollimore as he talks us through his updated guide to irrigation for small-scale growers. The guide gives an overview of the commonly used... Read More...
Food retailers fail to publish evidence on sustainable sourcing – Report
Posted: 7th March 2023
A new report reviews retailers’ published commitments against Eating Better’s Sourcing Better Framework There is little evidence that food retailers are driving more sustainable sourcing,... Read More...
Trainee Grower Position at The Fold, Worcester
Posted: 3rd March 2023
TRAINEE GROWER WITH WEEKLY STIPEND Available from March – October 2023 This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to gain solid growing experience... Read More...
Universal Basic Income For Farmers? A campaign discussion; have your say.
Posted: 20th February 2023
UBI4FARMERS is a campaign in the early stages of connecting farmers across the country to discuss the idea of a Universal Basic Income for Farmers,... Read More...
Taking The Biscuit – Soil Association report on government recommending Ultra-processed Foods
Posted: 6th February 2023
The Soil Association has published a report on Ultra-processed Foods highlighting how the UK Government’s guidance is deeply flawed. With 65% of children’s diets being... Read More...
Grants to help communities tackle food and the climate and nature emergency – Deadline Friday 10th February
Posted: 6th February 2023
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to any UK local food partnership, local authority or community group. These grants are part of Sustain’s Food... Read More...
Government to pay more to farmers who protect and enhance the environment
Posted: 5th February 2023
Defra has announced that the Government will increase its payments to farmers delivering sustainable food production under the Environmental Land Management Scheme. Check out the... Read More...
Defra key sector survey of supply chain vulnerabilities, inflationary pressures and energy costs – Closing 31st January 2023
Posted: 25th January 2023
Defra is conducting a periodic survey of crucial sectors to understand better supply chain vulnerabilities, inflationary pressures and energy costs. The survey is now live... Read More...
Jumping Fences Research Report- land, food and racial justice in Britain
Posted: 23rd January 2023
A new report has been released presenting research on the experiences of Black and People of Colour (BPOC) in the British farming and land-based sectors. ... Read More...
Oxford Real Farming Conference 2023 by Suzy Russell
Posted: 13th January 2023
What a brilliant two days – a wonderful mix of people and ideas and some truly inspirational talks. Oli Rodker’s call to action at the... Read More...
Agroecology and Technology – Be Part of the Discussion
Posted: 21st December 2022
Does agroecology need to become more ‘technological’ to scale up and become more sustainable? What does agroecological appropriate technology look like? How can we make... Read More...