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!

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.