Our Grow Back Better report advocates a response to the climate, nature and health crises that is as radical and rapid as the response to Covid-19 has been.

It also warns the wrong “green recovery” choices from policy makers, could lock us into damaging directions of travel in food, farming and land-use.

Drawing on our experience in devising and delivering practical solutions with people from all walks of life, we outline how to accelerate the transition to net-zero and regenerate wildlife and soils while enhancing the health and wellbeing of the population.

Looking a decade ahead, we identify the investment priorities and policy levers that will deliver change, and the pitfalls that must be avoided.

1. Transform livestock farming to dramatically reduce the risks of pandemics and antimicrobial resistance, resulting in a ‘good life’ for all farmed animals, cutting antibiotic use by 90%
2. Exceed Europe’s ambition to halve pesticide use and grow organic farming to 25% farmed land by 2030
3. Instigate a farmer-led tree planting revolution with over 5% of farmed land under agroforestry systems by 2030
4. Increase farmer-led innovation and professional development – shift from agrichemical to agroecological R&D and knowledge sharing
5. Turn soil from carbon sources into carbon sinks for climate resilience, and increase soil organic matter across all UK farms year-on-year
6. Scale up fruit, veg, pulses and nut production by investing in UK horticulture
7. Set ambition to cut ultra-processed food in the UK diet as France has done, so that ultra-processed foods form no more than 15% of the national UK diet
8. Set bold public procurement targets, improving food quality and increasing organic procurement
9. Ensure every child eats a healthy diet and gets a world class food education – for health, climate and nature
10. Rebuild resilient, regional food supply chains and stop the deforestation often associated with UK animal feed