Discover how farmers and communities can reduce staggering levels of UK food waste with special guest Roz Scott from Still Good Food

Did you know that an estimated 3.3 to 3.6 million tonnes of food never leave UK farms each year? Talk Farm returns for a second series, and we’re kicking off by delving into this urgent issue and uncovering how innovative solutions—and passionate people—are tackling the challenge from the ground up.

Join host James Frankland as he sits down with Roz Scott, Gleaning Coordinator at Still Good Food. Roz brings her expertise from the frontlines of the fight against food waste, sharing insights from her work rescuing surplus produce and empowering communities. Discover how her organisation, Still Good Food, is making a real difference by connecting farms, volunteers, and those in need.

This episode includes:

• Behind-the-scenes look at how gleaning is helping UK farmers reduce waste and boost sustainability
• Roz Scott’s journey and the mission of Still Good Food to rescue surplus produce and feed local communities
• Eye-opening statistics: 3.3 to 3.6 million tonnes of food wasted on UK farms every year
• The influence of supermarkets and supply chains in driving farm-level food waste
• Benefits for farmers: cutting costs, building community, and supporting foodbanks
• How listeners can get involved in gleaning and food redistribution in their own areas
• Exploring the history and roots of gleaning in agriculture

In increasingly turbulent times for agriculture and landed estates, Talk Farm sets out to identify the human impacts of legal and political developments, offering industry commentary and practical guidance that cuts through the noise.

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