Secure and Sustainable Food

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DEFRA announced on Monday that a radical rethink of food production is required – to ensure sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make effective use of water.

Studies have shown that a vegetarian diet requires fewer resources.

Find out more about sustainable food and vegetarianism by reading Why it's green to go vegetarian.

Farming Today

The Vegetarian Society were asked to appear on Farming Today to give their initial views on Secure and Sustainable Food listen to Dr Annette Pinner, Chief Executive at the Vegetarian Society, with a one minute soapbox on the topic.

DEFRA's online discussion and info

DEFRAs site has information on sustainability and an online discussion area to air your views.

Click here for background on food security :

Click here for the online discussion:

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