Together we are harnessing research to transform UK agri-food for net zero
Roadmap for Resilience – a UK Food Plan for 2050
The Roadmap for Resilience: A UK Food Plan for 2050 calls for radical transformation, at a scale and pace not seen since the Second World War. It says if we do not act now, change will be forced upon us by increasing pressures and the UK will lurch from crisis to crisis, including from food price shocks, climate disasters and weakening economic productivity.
Networking Event: Building Partnerships for National Lottery Climate Action Fund - Food Systems
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched a major new funding opportunity to strengthen food systems and reduce food insecurity, with grants of over £2.5 million over 3-7 years. They are looking to fund partnerships that take agroecological approaches and drive systems change in how food is grown and produced, how it’s distributed, and how people and communities access healthy, affordable food.
If you’re involved in work that aligns with the kind of food system transformation this fund is supporting, this is a chance to meet potential partners from across the UK.
WEBINAR:From Risk to Readiness: Pathways to UK Food Crisis and How to Prevent Them
Wednesday 18th March 1-2pm
How can we help build the UK’s readiness to avert a food crisis, and what would it actually take?
A new study, involving 31 food system experts from across academia, government, industry and civil society, maps out how a serious food crisis could unfold in the UK, and what can be done to prevent it. It identifies the chronic vulnerabilities already present in our food system, the triggers most likely to ignite them, and crucially, the interventions most likely to work.
Hear from two of the lead authors of this study a our latest webinar.
Impact and engagement
The AFN Network+ is committed to fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and supporting research that advances the agri-food system toward a more sustainable future. Find out about more about our growing membership, the projects we’ve supported and our growing bank of resources.
Seed-funding the future
The AFN Network+ has funded a range of projects that contribute to our mission. Our 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.
