Reimagining the role of farming

Since World War Two, farming has been synonymous with growing as much food as possible. In wealthy countries, this has led to overabundance, which is driving environmental and human health problems. We now know we need land to provide more than just food. This will involve rethinking what farming is about. We spoke to the Soil Association’s chief executive, Helen Browning, about agroecology, organic and regenerative farming, and what these traditions can do to help build a nature positive and carbon negative food system.