Our Government Priorities

The Soil Association is calling for our government to join the dots between the interconnected climate crisis, the nature crisis and the dietary health crisis.

We know the future of farming and land use lies at the heart with a huge opportunity to tackle climate change, restore nature and soil health and normalise healthy diets, but we must act now. The next ten years are crucial.

A chance to reshape the future of food and farming

We often hear that organic can’t feed the world, but this is wrong.

New scientific modelling has shown a future is possible where farming responds to climate change, phases out pesticides and restores vital biodiversity, whilst providing enough food and a healthy diet for a growing population.

Organic farming, agroforestry and other nature-friendly agroecological approaches have a strong part to play.

Soil Association priorities for the newly elected government

A ten-year food, farming and forestry rescue package for climate, nature and health

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  Commit to a ten-year transition to agroecology: climate and nature-friendly farming such as organic and agroforestry

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  Ensure trade agreements maintain the high standards of UK food and farming and don't move our climate impacts offshore

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  Set out a plan to use government buying power to make healthy and sustainable diets the norm in schools, hospitals and other public settings

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  Focus on farmer-led innovation to create a climate and nature-friendly farming future

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  Tackle the antibiotic resistance crisis with a commitment to high animal welfare standards

• Ask 6

  Give children a world-class food education for climate, nature and health

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  Invest in making diverse, fresh, affordable food available to all