ffinlo Costain (8.9) and Phil Carson (Nature Friendly Farming Network) discuss the week's land use news.

Clash of world views:

Parliamentary push back against regen farming based on “outdated world view”

Green Alliance: Failure to support farmers to cut carbon could cost £100 billion by 2050

Cost of poor food policy:

Annual cost of UK obesity soars to £98 billion

Cost of living crisis results in lowest vegetable purchases for 50 years

COP28:

The Elders’ calls to action for COP28

Exploring the benefits of shade and shelter

Andrew Mahon, Bromborough Estate Company, Agroforestry

UK food basket at risk from extreme weather

Policy:

Welsh farming and environment groups call for rural budget to be maintained