England aims to boost organic farming to 10% of land by 2036

The UK government set a target to nearly triple organic farmland in England over the next decade to support food security and climate resilience, though funding mechanisms for the transition remain unclear.

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 9:49 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

England aims to boost organic farming to 10% of land by 2036 — Image via theguardian.com

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27d Guardian Environment Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10% — Government says ambition for 2036 will be good for food and climate resilience, but concerns remain over funding The government has set an ambition to increase…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-15 (#14)

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