A farmer-led association is encouraging the upcoming government to back a change towards healthier dietary patterns as part of broader reforms aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for food production.

The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) highlights that a national diet high in salt, trans fats, processed meats, and sugar is intensifying the nature and climate crises in the UK.

Prior to the forthcoming general election, the organisation highlights the lack of a party manifesto aligning with the groups objectives of establishing a food system that provides adequate nutrition, rewards farmers rightfully, and safeguards biodiversity.

Recent months have witnessed disturbance in UK and European agriculture, with farmers protesting against ‘unfair’ trading practices and heightened environmental regulations, all while grappling with inflationary pressures and increasingly frequent extreme weather events.