PROPOSAL 14

The continuation of research and development into regenerative farming practices  

Farming techniques are continually evolving and we can farm in ways which enhance long term food system security without compromising on yield or our self-sufficient food security. For example the use of deep rooted herbal leys which offer more deluge rain protection and drought resistance to the soil should be encouraged and subsidy should cover the 30% extra cost. Funding levels for research into the development and evaluation of such weather resistant crops and practices should be reviewed to ensure they are fit for purpose within a new climate change policy framework based on the significantly less costly ‘adaption to change’ approach rather than the one presently centred on a grossly expensive ‘prevention by net zero CO2 reduction’.