Given the recent advice from the Government on stocking up with three days worth of food, the items in this week’s newsletter on local food supply resilience are particularly relevant. Do take part in the survey from HGN Gold member, Herefordshire Food Alliance, in partnership with Herefordshire Council, which will shape food strategy in the county. You can also read the recent report from the National Audit Office on national food supply resilience. Food security is also the theme of Earth Day in April next year. Find out how you can get involved. Approaches to farming affect food production. The film Derek
Help Shape the Future of Food in Herefordshire Your input is needed to shape the future of food in Herefordshire. Herefordshire Food Alliance, in partnership with Herefordshire Council are developing strategies around the resilience of the food supply in Herefordshire. With the number of extreme weather events, this is becoming increasingly important. They have drawn up a survey to canvas opinions to help develop the necessary strategies. They want to hear from farmers, landowners, food producers, consumers, residents – anyone who eats, produces or provides food in Herefordshire. Click here to complete the survey online. NAO Report
This film is about two neighbouring Devon farmers—both named Derek—who find themselves on opposite sides of a battle for the future of the countryside. While one champions intensive farming, the other is rewilding his land, transforming it into a haven for nature. Their neighbourly dispute becomes a funny, revealing, and timely exploration of who gets to shape the land—and what the future of farming should look like. Click here for details of screenings in Herefordshire and surrounding counties, including Kington this Saturday 14th November, and Pembridge, Burghill, Eye and Almeley later in November. Radnorshire Wildlife Trust are showing the
12/11/2026
The theme for Earth Day 2027 is Food for Our Planet™, calling for a transformation of food systems to create healthier, more sustainable futures for people and the planet. Join in throughout Earth Month, culminating on April 22nd, 2027, to help transform the future of food and build a healthier planet for all. To find out more, including how you can get involved, click here
Saturday 7th November: 11:00-16:00 Colwall Village Hall EcoFest: Food, Farming and Nature Colwall Greener’s third Eco Festival aims to inspire action on sustainable living by exploring how local food, farming and nature directly shape our environment and well-being. Dr Ellie Chowns, Green Party MP for North Herefordshire, will open the Festival at 11am and the event will culminate in a community/audience interactive discussion about the opportunities and challenges of different farming approaches, led by professional moderator, Rob Yorke and with a panel of local farmers including John Bishop, Feya Recordon and young farmer, Archie Roberts. HGN will be there so do
05/11/2026
The latest newsletter from Rural Hub Herefordshire includes news of their Rural Business Advice Day on Wednesday 11th November and details of upcoming events including screenings of Derek vs Derek – a film about two neighbouring Devon farmers – both named Derek – who find themselves on opposite sides of a battle for the future of the countryside.
Herefordshire resident Barry Cooper publishes a blog under the title “Chatting about localism” which has over 400 posts on a range of thought provoking topics, all with a green bias.
30/10/2026
Herefordshire Food Futures Project Coordinator Herefordshire Food Alliance, a GOLD member of HGN, is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and collaborative person to help bring Marches Food Systems for the Future to life across Herefordshire. With a strong understanding of sustainable food systems, climate resilience and community action, you’ll work with local communities, farmers, growers and partner organisations to develop community-led climate action, strengthen connections between people and local food, and help build a more resilient, sustainable food system for the future. The role is part of an ambitious cross-border project spanning Monmouthshire, Herefordshire, Powys and Shropshire, funded
A survey from Rural Hub Herefordshire , working in conjunction with Wye and Usk Foundation and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, gives a chance for farmers and land managers to have their say about a Nature Restoration Scheme for the River Lugg. Complete the online survey by 13th November, 5.00pm. The latest newsletter from Friends of the River Wye includes opportunities to get involved in citizen science projects and news of their research projects and taking their campaigns to Westminster.
16/10/2026
Marches Food Systems for the Future Herefordshire Food Alliance are thrilled to announce a major new project that will bring communities, farmers and local organisations together across the Marches to take practical action on food and climate change backed by £1,458,194 from the National Lottery Climate Action Fund. Click here to read more. Herefordshire Food Futures Project Coordinator Herefordshire Food Alliance is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and collaborative person to help bring Marches Food Systems for the Future to life across Herefordshire. With a strong understanding of sustainable food systems, climate
