In a time of multiple food system and societal crises, progressive actors can see years of hard work campaigning, piloting new systems, and researching new policy solutions wiped out instantaneously. Reactionary politics is driving the abandonment and obstruction of long-term planning, in favour of further transfers of wealth to corporate interests. In the meantime, structural problems baked into our food system, and the resulting harms to human and environmental health, continue to exacerbate. Join Feedback…

The session will reflect on two year of the Fringe Farming project, which aims to grow the movement for agroecological food production at city peripheries. The panel will share their experiences and lessons learned in advocating for the importance of market gardens.

Agroecology has reached a tipping point - it is being challenged to be drawn into the mainstream, or remain an outsider movement. Moving from the outside without losing the radical values and vision is a major challenge, and is key to the political, policy and practical implementation of the agroecological vision.

The Sustain alliance’s new initiative - Bridging the Gap - is looking at how we get agroecological food to lowerincome communities, and how we advocate for policies to make this food affordable longer term. Working alongside partners with supply chain and trading experience, including Alexandra Rose charity, Growing Communities, Nourish Northern Ireland and Food Sense Wales, the programme is exploring how to transition from the current focus on food aid for lower-income groups, to food…

Have you heard of permaculture but are not sure what it is? Are you looking to transition towards more agroecological methods, increase biodiversity and get more connected to local markets and communities? Permaculture can help!

Join us as we explore the power of storytelling and its potential to shape behaviour and transform our food and farming systems. From podcasts and social media to film and photos, we explore the myriad ways to spark action through stories.

What is biodynamic farming, why is it unique, and how can you start doing it?

We believe that education is at the heart of the solution to the climate crisis, helping more people to feel a connection to their food and the world around them. Hear from a teacher, a farmer, a cook and a student or two about their experience bringing food and farming into the education system.

We are at a critical turning point in advancing the movement for food sovereignty and agroecology. Changes in food and farming are being forced by the climate crisis, new agricultural and food policy, the cost of living crisis, and fuel and agricultural input price rises. This opens up a window of opportunity to achieve whole-scale transformation of our food and farming systems.