Food, Farming & Countryside Commission

Food, farming and countryside

A fragile balance exists between what we eat, the rural economy and the…

About this field guide

One of the great joys of the Commission’s work has been meeting and talking with so many people who are already doing…

Procurement

Public procurement is essentially the purchasing of goods or services — food, maintenance work, legal advice — by public bodies like…

Meeting our global obligations

RSA Food, Farming and Countryside Commission 
Roundtable discussion paper, October 2018

Place: Cumbria

The local inquiry in Cumbria sought to identify where there are gaps in farm support for specific communities or groups, and where…

Prioritising the good: fruits, nuts and legumes

Our grateful thanks

Thousands of individuals and organisations from across the UK have generously contributed their time and insight to the work of the RSA Food, Farming and Countryside Commission. Without their dedication, generosity, passion and expertise, none of it would have been possible.

5. More than money

The debate over public spending is dominated by scarcity and focused on reduction and competition. Should we prioritise…

Countryside: Land use

The countryside is central to local and national identities across the UK. As well as providing a home for millions, our…