City leaders get hands-on in Gower to back ‘farm to fork’ food revolution

Members of the Swansea Public Services Board (PSB) made the trip to the great outdoors this week to visit Cae Tan Community Supported Agriculture, a working farm dedicated to sustainable growing.

The high-level delegation included representatives from Swansea Council, the Swansea Bay University Health Board, and Natural Resources Wales, all keen to support locally grown produce.

According to organisers, the visit showcased how seasonal vegetables are being supplied directly to Swansea households, bypassing traditional supermarket chains.

The event was co-ordinated by Bwyd Abertawe Food—Swansea’s Local Food Partnership—alongside teams dedicated to promoting healthy weight and nutritious diets across the region.

The group has confirmed that plans are now underway to develop a dedicated local food strategy for Swansea to ensure more families can access sustainable produce.

Dawn Lyle, Chair of Bwyd Abertawe Food, has said that “real momentum” is building around strengthening the food system in the city and surrounding areas.

“This gathering at Cae Tan gave us a valuable opportunity to hear directly about the realities faced by growers and farmers,” she confirmed following the visit.

The leaders also discussed how public sector organisations can use their massive buying power to put more Gower-grown food into schools and hospitals.

Grower Eva Walter-Jones, who welcomed the partners onto the land, has outlined exciting plans to expand vegetable supplies to local schools through the ‘Welsh Veg in Schools’ initiative.

“It was very positive to see so much joined-up thinking and an appetite to do more,” Eva has said, adding that the collaboration gives “a lot of hope” for the future.

Cllr Andrea Williams, Joint Deputy Leader of Swansea Council, has confirmed the authority’s commitment to the project, stating: “We must think differently about how we grow, buy and serve food.”

EU Subsidies Heavily Favor Meat and Dairy Over Plant-Based Foods, Study Reveals

A new study shows the EU gives much more money to meat and dairy farms than to plant-based food farms. This affects food prices and the environment.

#EUSubsidies, #MeatVsPlants, #SustainableFood, #FarmPolicy, #PlantBasedDiet

https://newsletter.tf/eu-subsidies-favor-meat-and-dairy-over-plant-based-foods/

The EU gives 580 times more in subsidies to meat and dairy farms compared to farms growing beans and nuts. This is a huge difference in funding.

#EUSubsidies, #MeatVsPlants, #SustainableFood, #FarmPolicy, #PlantBasedDiet

https://newsletter.tf/eu-subsidies-favor-meat-and-dairy-over-plant-based-foods/

🫘 February 10 is World Pulses Day!!

At Open Food Facts, we use data to promote healthier and more sustainable eating habits 🌱.

Lentils, chickpeas, dried beans... pulses are rich in nutrients and have a much lower carbon footprint than meat.

👉 Today's challenge: prepare a 100% plant-based balanced meal, with pulses at the heart of the plate.

Because eating better starts with being better informed.

#OpenFoodFacts #WorldPulseDay #SustainableFood #OpenData #PlantBased

We’re delighted to be taking part in Eat the Streets — Ballyfermot’s community festival celebrating food, community, and sustainability 🌱🍲

TOG will be running a Learn to Wire a Plug skills workshop (with @tdr112 ), and there’ll be loads happening on the day too: cooking demos, grow-it-yourself workshops, info stalls, and family fun.

Full details: https://www.tog.ie/2026/02/eat-the-streets-ballyfermot-community-festival/

#EatTheStreetsFestival #Ballyfermot #SustainableFood #Community #TOGHackerspace

Booking something in advance is essentially a gift for your future self.

So is planting food in your garden 🥬 🍅💚

May you be happy, at peace, free, loved, and well nourished 🙏🏼

#nature #gardening #SustainableFood #nutrition #SelfCare