“Is the future of sustainable farming animal-free?”
UK Farming is facing an uncertain and changing landscape. The issues of sustainability, justice and healthy diets are creating pressure for change from every angle. Farming is not just a cause of the problem, but the solution.
In February, a panel of experts discussed the motion:“Is the future of sustainable farming animal-free?” This unprecedented event brought together vegan advocates and farming experts, some of whom support animal agriculture, to find where there is common ground and discuss their visions for the future of farming. The debate marked the launch of Viva! Farming; a new project from Viva! which provides advice to farmers and campaigns for a UK transition away from meat, dairy and egg production.
Join us on Tuesday, 19 April, in an online event hosted by Viva! founder and director, Juliet Gellatley and Viva! Farming Coordinator Kerri Waters, for a special screening of the panel discussion and the opportunity to put your questions to veganic grower and expert, Iain Tolhurst. You’ll get the chance to find out more about Viva! Farming’s aims, campaigns and how you can help build a UK food system that is good for the planet, human health, and fair for all beings.
The panel
Yes, the future of sustainable farming is animal-free”:
Kerri Waters, Farming Coordinator, Viva!
Iain Tolhurst, Owner, Tolhurst Organic
Jasmijn de Boo, Vice President, ProVeg International
Professor Andrew Knight, Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, University of Winchester
Rich Hardy, Co-founder, Lazy Meadow Vegan Farm
“No, the future of sustainable farming isn’t animal-free”:
Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive, Linking Environment And Farming
Richard Young, Policy Director, Sustainable Food Trust
Christopher Price, Chief Executive, Rare Breeds Survival Trust
Dr. Julia Wright, Associate Professor, Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University
Animal farming, as well as being cruel to animals, is responsible for 18% of global greenhouse gas emissions and damaging environmental impacts, such as water and air pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and monopolising land use. Many respected institutions including Chatham House, the IPCC and Oxford University have warned that it is necessary for us all to transition to a plant-based diet to tackle the climate crisis and feed a growing global population.
Our mission is to be a world-wide movement of veganic farmers, growers, producers, consumers and supporters, which will raise awareness, influence policy and educate people about the principles and benefits of veganic agriculture.
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