Family Farmers United vs Agri-Business FC The ‘Food Sovereignty Football Match’ has been called by the Landworkers’ Alliance as part of World Food Day: Via Campesina’s global day of action. Across Europe 20% of farms get 80% of subsidies. In 2013 more than 900 UK based landowners and agri-businesses received more than £150,000 in payments,…
by Fanny Malinen This article has been published first on contributoria.com Most of us buy our food in supermarkets: Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA and Morrisons control 75% of the grocery market in the UK. Spanish tomatoes and peppers come wrapped in plastic, so do green beans and fresh herbs from Kenya. Whether we want lemongrass, sushi…
A. ‘Community Food Now!’ Workshop Tuesday 17th June, 7pm The Spark Space – – – With nearly 80% of the UK population living in an urban environment the Food Sovereignty Movement UK and the Community Food Growers Network will explore how we can build community-controlled land and food systems in the UK, and if this…
CFGN are teaming up with the UK Food Sovereignty Movement to put on a workshop at the The Spark workshop week on Tuesday the 17th of June, 7-9pm at St Peter’s Community Hall, 56 Warner Place, London, E2 7DA. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –…