Talk Farm season 2, episode 1: Tackling food waste on farms

The second season of our Agriculture and Estates podcast, Talk Farm, launches with a powerful conversation about food waste on UK farms.

In this first episode, James Frankland, Co-Host and Partner in our Agriculture and Estates team, speaks with Roz Scott, Gleaning Coordinator at Still Good Food – a charity making a big impact in Suffolk by reducing surplus farm produce and redistributing it to the community.

Every year, an estimated 3.6 tonnes of food is lost on UK farms. Much of this waste is due to strict cosmetic standards set by supermarkets, which make perfectly edible produce unsaleable.

James and Roz discuss how supermarket policies shape what ends up on our plates – and what doesn’t.

This episode also explores how Still Good Food works directly with farmers to rescue surplus crops and supply its community shops, food banks and charities across East Anglia.

Talk Farm highlights the challenges and opportunities shaping rural life in the UK. Each episode offers expert industry commentary and practical guidance for those navigating the issues facing agriculture and landed estates today.

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