Together we are harnessing research to transform UK agri-food for net zero
Time to change the rules and unlock the green agribusiness transition!
Here’s an important piece of work from Chatham House and UNEP, which landed earlier in the summer and which you may have missed. It’s a bit of a beast, but well worth taking the time to read in detail – especially if you are in government.
WEBINAR: De-risking the farming transition – what can we do?
Farmers are under immense pressure and transitioning farming practices can feel daunting – and risky – in those first few years. For many farmers, this can be enough to stop them taking that leap. How could collective insurance and green financing in its many forms help de-risk and unlock that transition? How can mindset change and coaching also help support the transition?
DIGEST: Interesting news and reports you may have missed
It’s been a busy summer of reports and news, and it’s been challenging to keep up with everything. Here’s a round-up (in a couple of digests) of some of the things you might have missed…
Seed-funding the future
The AFN Network+ funds a range of projects that contribute to our mission. Our annual round of scoping studies are small- and medium-sized projects that explore issues related to achieving net zero through the agri-food sector. Our Stakeholder FlexFund supports AFN Network+ members with small-scale activities that explore, develop or trial solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in UK agri-food.
Webinars and podcasts
Our webinar and podcast series explores the transition to net zero in the UK agri-food system with leading movers and shakers. They provide deep and varied insight from across the sector, including farmers, scientists, policy analysts, community leaders, retailers, politicians, businesses and health professionals. Take part on the day or browse our growing library.
Featured report
What could the UK agri-food system look like in 2050?
How might the world look in 2050, and what sort of UK agri-food system might exist as a result? This report describes four possible futures and what policy planning and research will be needed under each, to move the agri-food system towards a net zero UK. Scenarios help us to think about possible challenges and opportunities ahead, and provide a route for planning and decision-making – which is the aim of this report.
