Root and Reason

The AFN Network+ has become Root and Reason, the food resilience collective.

For AFN Network+ resources alongside new insights, events and more, visit rootandreason.org.uk.

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The AFN Network+ has become Root and Reason, the food resilience collective. Visit rootandreason.org.uk for new insights, events and more.

Webinar: Alternative proteins – what’s in it for farmers & land use? - AFN Network+

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11th September 2024
Webinar

Webinar: Alternative proteins – what’s in it for farmers & land use?

Two hands holding a tray of burgers and chips.

In this webinar we explored what the future growth of the alternative protein market will mean for farmers and what potential this might present to use more land for carbon sequestration and other needs? On our panel were Prof Tom MacMillan from the Royal Agricultural University, Lydia Collas from the Green Alliance and Stuart Roberts, farmer and former NFU deputy president.

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Alternative proteins – what’s in it for farmers & land use?
Jez Fredenburgh

Author: Jez Fredenburgh

Knowledge Exchange Fellow

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