Land Sharing and Sparing

Agroecology in Focus

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Resource explained

In this Agricology podcast, ideas around land sharing and sparing are explored – considering how to balance the need for sustainable food production with the need to protect the environment and wild spaces in the future. It features a discussion that was hosted by Charlotte Smith and recorded as part of NOCC online in partnership with OF&G. Featuring Sue Pritchard from the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, Roger Kerr from OF&G, Bruce Pearce from the Organic Research Centre, and Vicki Hird from Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming.

 

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  • View an OF&G article and discussion paper that the conversation was framed on here.

Summary provided by:

Janie Caldbeck

Associated Agricology Partner Organisation(s):

Compatible with Organic Standards
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Organisation(s):

  • Agricology
  • Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
  • Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G)
  • Organic Research Centre
  • Sustain: The alliance for better food and farming

Date:

01/09/2020

Evidence:

Applied research

Copyright:

All Rights Reserved

Related theme:

Key Farming Practices:

  • Habitat creation

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