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On a mission to bring together key thinkers, leaders and stakeholders, to drive our food & farming system towards a net zero UK by 2050. UKRI funded. 🍓🐄🌾 https://www.agrifood4netzero.net/

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AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

We've digested a handful of the latest reports & news articles in the #agrifood space - this time including
reports from Green Aliance, Eating better & IGD plus
a diet plan proposed to Defra & citizens working on the food strategy... Full digests here 👉 tinyurl.com/4xfynr86

DIGEST: Key reports and news on food systems and climate - AFN Network+

Here are some of the key reports and news on food systems and climate, digested, so you don’t have to.

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

📢We are organising our first careers fair aiming to connect early career researchers and students in the agri-food sector with potential employers.
📆Weds 12th Nov 2pm - Online
ECRs & students - please apply here👉 tinyurl.com/ynjkrh7c
Employers - please apply here 👉 tinyurl.com/2vuawxkr

Application form to attend the AFN Network+ Careers Fair

Thank you very much for your interest in attending the AFN Network+ Careers Fair as a potential job applicant. The event will be held on Wednesday 12th November 2pm-3.50pm and the employers will inclu...

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 6d

📰 In our latest newsletter you can find out more about our Roadmap Launch & Webinar along with updates from some of our funded projects and the usual round-up of events & opportunities in the #agrifood space👉 tinyurl.com/47sb9b8k

AFN Network+ Newsletter: Issue 28, October 2025

The latest agri-food and climate news, resources and opportunities

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 8d

📢It's the big one! Come along to our next webinar (22/10 @ 3pm) to find out more about the AFN Network+ Roadmap – our plan for transforming the UK agri-food system to one that is healthier, more resilient, and that contributes to a net zero UK by 2050.👉 tinyurl.com/35c7ntjw

AFN Network+ Roadmap Launch

AFN Network+ 5 key messages on how to transform the food system to help reach a net zero UK by 2050.

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TABLE @tabledebates.bsky.social · Sep 8

"It's so easy to stand up on a stage and say things are urgent, it doesn't change anything." says Corinna Hawkes of @fao.org about how we need address many problems with our food systems in slower ways that invest in people who make connections.

Listen to the podcast episode here: buff.ly/ZaLgbV7

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 13d

👀You can now read the full briefing from our webinar 'Could weight-loss jabs help or hinder sustainable dietary shift?'👉 tinyurl.com/9k7cje79

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 14d

📃 Our team have digested another raft of the latest key reports and news on food systems and climate covering the latest on health inequalities, school meals, lobbying by food industry, a sustainability framework for farmers & much more 👉 tinyurl.com/4am62du3

DIGEST: Key reports and news on food systems and climate - AFN Network+

It’s been a busy end to the summer and start to the Autumn! Here are some of the key reports and news on food systems and climate, digested, so you don’t have to.

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 17d

⛈️More than half of British farmers worry cost of extreme weather could stop them farming👩🌾

We thought this research, commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (EICU) was worth a closer look - Full digest here👉tinyurl.com/38kh83j3

DIGEST: More than half of British farmers worry cost of extreme weather could stop them farming - AFN Network+

This digest summarises research, commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (EICU) and carried out by Grounded Research, on the impact of climate change on British farms and farmers’…

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

🙏With big thanks to all of the participants and speakers - a video of our latest webinar 'De-risking the farming transition – what can we do?' is now available - 👀View now 👉tinyurl.com/mr3ukdhm
(briefing to follow)

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 27d

📢Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's webinar 'De-risking the farming transition – what can we do?
Friday 12 September 10:00-11:00am 👉tinyurl.com/25x56fy3

De-risking the farming transition – what can we do? - AFN Network+

Transitioning farming practices can feel daunting and risky. Could collective insurance, green financing, mindset change and coaching help?

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

Our latest newsletter includes a save the date for our Roadmap webinar (22nd October), links to all of our recent digests, plus details of funding opportunities, events and activities happening in the #agrifood space 👉tinyurl.com/bda8p3h8

AFN Network+ Round-up: September 2025

The latest agri-food and climate news, resources and opportunities

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 23d

Did you miss our digest of the Food Thinkers webinar held with Professor Kevin Morgan about his book, 'Serving the Public: the good food revolution in schools, hospitals & prisons' & his work with public food systems? Read our summary of key points here 👉tinyurl.com/2pysd85y

DIGEST: How public food procurement can support sustainable change - AFN Network+

This digest summarises some of the key points from a Food Thinkers webinar held with Professor Kevin Morgan about his book, Serving the Public: the good food revolution in schools, hospitals and…

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 27d

📢Last chance to sign up for tomorrow's webinar 'De-risking the farming transition – what can we do?
Friday 12 September 10:00-11:00am 👉tinyurl.com/25x56fy3

De-risking the farming transition – what can we do? - AFN Network+

Transitioning farming practices can feel daunting and risky. Could collective insurance, green financing, mindset change and coaching help?

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 27d

As promised here's part 2 of our round-up of some of the news & reports you might have missed over Summer....With thanks to our freelancer writer Nina Pullman & Project Manager Jon Haslam for digesting these 👉 tinyurl.com/2cfhy9fs

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · 29d

🧑🌾👩🌾This weeks webinar is a really important one - Farming businesses face many barriers when trying to change practices, and one of them is risk. How can risk be reduced so they can move forward with confidence?
Join us on Friday at 10am 👉 tinyurl.com/25x56fy3

De-risking the farming transition – what can we do? - AFN Network+

Transitioning farming practices can feel daunting and risky. Could collective insurance, green financing, mindset change and coaching help?

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our latest newsletter covers a whole host of recent digests that we've created for you along with details of upcoming workshops, available funding, events & job opportunites - Read here 👉tinyurl.com/3v4xeytf & sign up to receive direct to your inbox 👉tinyurl.com/2djtkwbh

AFN Network+ Newsletter: Issue 27, September 2025

The latest agri-food and climate news, resources and opportunities

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s been a busy summer! Our fab freelancer writer Nina Pullman has digested some key reports for us covering: food systems feeding fossil fuel expansion, increasing pressure on baby food manufacturers, a parliamentary inquiry into obesity & much more👉 tinyurl.com/mpw9cr9c

DIGEST: Your summer catch-up

News and reports you may have missed... Part 1

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 27

Farmers are under immense pressure &transitioning farming practices can feel daunting & risky in those first few years. For many farmers, this can be enough to stop them taking that leap. Join our webinar 12/09 @ 10am to hear our expert speakers discuss 👉 tinyurl.com/25x56fy3

De-risking the farming transition – what can we do? - AFN Network+

Transitioning farming practices can feel daunting and risky. Could collective insurance, green financing, mindset change and coaching help?

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 25

🚨Web tool for predicting slurry emissions🚨
One of our funded projects has created this tool aiming to translate modern weather forecasting models into results that inform farmers’ decision-making. Tool available here👉 www.manureemissions.com More on project here👉 tinyurl.com/26yv8m67

Slurry Emissions Forecast

Web site created using create-react-app

www.manureemissions.com

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 20

👀WEBINAR: De-risking the transition📆 12/09 10am
Farming businesses face barriers when trying to change practices & one is risk- How can risk be reduced so they can move forward with confidence? Collective insurance & green financing? Mindset change &coaching? tinyurl.com/25x56fy3

De-risking the farming transition – what can we do? - AFN Network+

Transitioning farming practices can feel daunting and risky. Could collective insurance, green financing, mindset change and coaching help?

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 19

🥸Check out our latest round-up, which includes a host of events, not least our forthcoming webinar, a new slurry prediction tool (who doesn’t need one of those?) and more on the launch of Culture Roots Collective tinyurl.com/yc6w8fzz

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 12

👉WEBINAR: De-risking the farming transition – what can we do?
Our Autumn webinars kick off with this important session: Farming businesses face many barriers when trying to change practices; one of them is risk. How can risk be reduced so they can move forward with confidence?
tinyurl.com/5n9xevfj

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 8

😮👉Job vacancy: Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency, “a rare opportunity to bring your scientific expertise to the forefront of protecting public health and ensuring trust in the food we eat”. Application deadline 7th September 25 www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

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AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 6

📰Have you seen our latest newsletter?
Another great round up of events, funding opportunities, briefings and webinars 👉 tinyurl.com/3jtrw3xh

AFN Network+ Newsletter: Issue 26, August 2025

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 31

What might a food system transition mean for the animals in the farmed system? Find out more in this briefing, based on our recent webinar. 🥸https://tinyurl.com/mrxaru33 🐤

BRIEFING: Animal welfare, net zero & the food transition – trade-offs & opportunities - AFN Network+

This briefing is based on a webinar discussion with Gareth Arnott and Francesca Johansen, given to the AFN Network+ community on the 23rd May 2025.

AFN Network+ @afnnetwork.bsky.social · Jul 29

VIDEO UPDATE: If you missed our fascinating webinar on whether weight-loss jabs help or hinder a sustainable dietary shift, the video is available now 📽️https://tinyurl.com/2p9txz4c🎬