The BBC have found that the number of larger-scale beef and dairy farms in Britain has increased from 756 to 802 in five years, now holding more than 915,000 cattle. These ‘megafarms' are a form of industrial farming whereby cattle may be kept indoors all year round and fed on grain and soy. Campaign group, Compassion in World Farming, said the rise of these farms was “deeply concerning” and has largely gone unnoticed by the public due to them being hidden from public view. At the SFT, we campaign for more sustainable and higher welfare practices to ensure livestock are part of the solution, not the problem, for climate, nature and health. These high welfare, pasture-based systems can: 🌱 Help to restore or maintain ecosystems 🪱 Build natural soil fertility 🦋 Provide habitats for biodiversity 🌳 Maintain cherished landscapes 🌽 Produce nutritious food from marginal land 🔍 Find out more about our work around sustainable livestock: https://lnkd.in/ggiCnnHj We’re gearing up for the release of our upcoming report, which will explore the role of grazing livestock in our food and farming system and the benefits they can provide for climate, nature and health. Coming soon… 👀 🔗 More from BBC News here: https://lnkd.in/eASzGtcw Pasture for Life #GrazingLivestock #IndustrialFarming #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture
About us
How do we move from the food systems we have to the food systems we need for the future? Be part of a Global Food Movement. Mission To investigate the opportunities and challenges of building adequate supplies of safe, nutritious food, produced in ways that cause the least harm to the environment. Description SFT is dedicated to harnessing the collective power of organisations, people, and communities to build more sustainable food systems that support human and environmental health. What does a sustainable food system look like? It is one where the food is safe to eat and keeps us healthy. Everyone can access this food, regardless of economic status. It is one where soil fertility is maintained and environmental pollution is minimal so that we can grow on our land for generations to come. In a sustainable food system, plant and animal diversity and welfare are protected. Won’t you join us? SFT programmes of work: 1. Leadership and collaboration Develop a global network of individuals and organisations in positions of leadership. Build consensus around strategies to enable the transition to more sustainable food systems across sectors. 2. Communications and citizen engagement Build a new framework for joined-up and effective communication. Tell the inspiring stories of best practise from the sustainable food movement. Build a hub of accessible information that allows individual citizens to inform and educate themselves. Generate an active and engaging dialogue on the issues faced and potential solutions. 3. Research and policy Gather and disseminate the results of high-quality, unbiased, peer-reviewed science. Commission and communicate independent research that investigates the impact of existing farming practises, and the outcomes of sustainable alternatives. Use research and principles of ‘good science’ to enable a positive policy environment that supports sustainable production .
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External link for Sustainable Food Trust
- Industry
- Farming
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bristol
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Communications, Food Policy, Food Systems engagement, True Cost Accounting, and Research
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Employees at Sustainable Food Trust
Updates
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🍝 In 2023, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in partnership with the Sustainable Food Trust, launched the #BigFoodRedesign Challenge where, currently, over 60 organisations are bringing more than 150 products to life. This is an exciting project that brings together ambitious producers, retailers, start-ups and suppliers to produce food that will actively help nature to thrive – and do it in a way that can be scaled. 🔗 With the Production Phase well underway and products due to hit shelves as part of the Showcase Phase in 2025, the Foundation’s Food Team recently provided us with an update on the challenge – scroll through to find out more. ➡️ To read the full update, click here: https://lnkd.in/dnsbwiqC To find out more about the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the work that they do, visit: https://lnkd.in/efp2UMQ 📷 Chris Cooper (www.shotaway.com). #EllenMacArthurFoundation #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFood Global Farm Metric People's Postcode Lottery
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Sustainable Food Trust reposted this
As Patrick Holden explains, when it comes to growing food, it's time to return to our roots 🌱 When Patrick first began farming, food production was largely regional or local. A shift to globalised and industrial systems has transformed the industry – but this has come at a cost to ecosystems and human health. We must relearn how to farm in harmony with nature. To make meaningful change possible, Sustainable Food Trust are also seeking harmony in the way we measure success. Their Global Farm Metric is creating a common framework for on-farm sustainability and impact. To learn more, watch the full extended interview with Patrick on our #RegenerativeAgriculture Hub ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWg5eSsX
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⏰ In just under two weeks, SFT’s CEO, Patrick Holden, and Policy Director, Lesley Mitchell, will be at this year’s Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Amsterdam. Patrick and Lesley will join leaders from across the food and textiles industries to explore the challenges and opportunities involved in accelerating the regenerative agricultural transition. On Thursday 5th September, Patrick will take part in a session which will explore financing the transition, with discussion around best use of available finance, accessing what type of financial support is beneficial for farmers, and the role that banks can play in the transition. As a member of the advisory board, Lesley will be chairing the summit. 🎟️ Use discount code SPEAK10 for 10% off tickets. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ecsdzMJk Regenerative Agriculture Summit Series#RegenerativeAgriculture #AgriculturalTransition #Farming #Agriculture #RAS #RAS2024
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We’re excited to be partnering with Why Regenerative and helping to spread the word about #SORA! For #ClimateWeekNYC, leaders in regenerative agriculture will come together for The State of Regenerative to share the most recent developments on the movement in the United States, with speakers from Mad Agriculture, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Regenerative Organic Alliance and more. 🔗 For more information on how you can join, visit: https://lnkd.in/ekUvmH5r #RegenerativeAgriculture #Organic #SustainableFarming #ClimateWeek
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We're happy to announce that we just sold out of Early Bird tickets for the State of Regenerative Agriculture (SORA) at #ClimateWeekNYC. We're now opening general admission ticketing! Apply to SORA: whyregenerative.com In other news, thank you to iGrow News for featuring SORA!
The State of Regenerative Agriculture | September 25, 2024 | NYC
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Sustainable Food Trust reposted this
Follow the Big Food Redesign Challenge participants on their journey to create the food of the future. In episode two, ‘Old ideas with modern thinking’, we’re introduced to The Wild Hare Group , Porcus and Agüita Divina, who are all working on mixing old ideas with modern thinking. From a tequila alternative that puts nature first to traditional farming systems that lead to better soil health, participants are transforming how we do business – shifting old linear models into more circular ones. Through this series ‘Redesigning Food: Behind the scenes’, watch the participants experience the barriers, setbacks, and breakthrough moments in the race to create products that put nature first. Watch episode two now: https://lnkd.in/dUY_pPcp _________________ The Big Food Redesign Challenge, in partnership with the Sustainable Food Trust and funded by People's Postcode Lottery, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and Schmidt Family Foundation, brings together ambitious producers, retailers, start-ups, and suppliers to design new food products – or redesign existing ones – to regenerate nature.
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🐑 The National Sheep Association recently published a report exploring the sustainability of the UK’s sheep farming sector. The report highlights the positive impact that grazing practices can have on the environment, including habitat creation and improved biodiversity. “With climate change resulting in more extreme weather conditions, including the increasing risk of extensive wildfires, the value of a diverse, sensitively managed, resilient grazed landscape should not be ignored.” Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/erFBT5nV 👉 For more research into grazing livestock, keep an eye out for our upcoming report which explores the role of grazing animals in the food systems of the future. #GrazingLivestock #Biodiversity #Sustainability
UK Sheep Farming and the Sustainability Agenda
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Patrick Holden is well known in the farming world as a pioneer in sustainable and organic circles. As well as founding the Sustainable Food Trust he had a long career with the Soil Association and has been a dairy farmer for 50 years in west Wales. This conversation for Meet the Farmers podcast was (as expected) wide ranging and thoughtful. We cover Patrick's life and work but also reflect on the organic movement as a whole and what regenerative agriculture could mean for organic. Bonnie Welch Alice Frost Victoria Halliday https://lnkd.in/eGJQDx2c
The Sustainable Food and Farming Pioneer - Patrick Holden
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🚨 Last chance to complete our survey – closing midday on Wednesday 14th August! When you complete our survey, not only will you be providing us with vital feedback about our work, including our campaigns, research, podcast, newsletters and social media, but you'll also be entered into our prize draw (more details in the post below). 🔗 Survey here: https://lnkd.in/eVUAS8Cn #Survey #RegenerativeAgriculture #Farming Chelsea Green Publishing
✅ We want your feedback! We've created a quick, 5-minute survey so that we can find out what you think about the SFT and the work that we're doing. What food and farming issues are you most interested in learning about? Which guests would you like to hear on the SFT podcast next? Why does sustainable food and farming matter to you? 📚 Once completed, you'll also be entered into a prize draw to win one of four books from Chelsea Green Publishing, the leading publisher on regenerative farming, resilient food systems and low-impact living. Click here to take part: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eVUAS8Cn
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