Together we are harnessing research to transform UK agri-food for net zero
Share your views
As the AFN Network+ approaches the end of its UKRI funding period, we’re at a pivotal moment in our journey. We need your help to shape what comes next. Your input will help determine our future. We’re exploring how the AFN Network+ can continue supporting our vibrant, diverse community in a financially sustainable way. A potential membership model is under consideration, but we want to ensure it truly reflects what you value and how you want to engage with us going forward.
Groundswell
2nd and 3rd July 2025
The Groundswell Festival provides a forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of regenerative farming systems. The AFN Network+ will be having a stand, with a variety of sessions throughout the two days. See what we have planned for the festival.
DIGEST: Retailers to be required to report proportion of healthy food sold
Joint announcement from Defra and Health secretaries on retailers and mandatory reporting of healthy food sold. Read our digest to find out more.
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.
