AFSA’s national committee members were saddened to hear of the rejection of The Uluru Statement from the Heart, and as such, have released the following response. We believe the rejection of the report’s findings is a step backwards for reconciliation with the Traditional Owners of this country. As Bruce Pascoe recently reminded us at the […]
President Tammi Jonas rejects changes to the proposed new planning provisions by the Victorian Government on ABC’s Country Hour
Hear AFSA interim president Tammi Jonas talk about the inappropriateness of the proposed new planning provisions from the Victorian Government’s work on Planning for Sustainable Animal Industries. Listen to the interview here (Interview starts at 31:20)
Media coverage: AFSA response to the National Food Plan
Media coverage of AFSA’s comment on the National Food Plan in the Age and the West Australian Food plan forgets small growers: alliance The West Australian and Age newspapers, via AAP, cover AFSA’s statement issued on 24 May 2013 on the release of the National Food Plan White Paper. AFSA spokesman Dr Nick Rose said there […]
Food Sovereignty: A social movement for a fair food system
In the April-May 2013 issue of Arena Magazine, AFSA National Co-ordinator Nick Rose discusses…
People’s Food Plan Highlighted in ABC News Article Nov 2012
A new blueprint for the nation’s food production is calling for 80 per cent of all Australian food to be sourced and processed within 150 kilometres of consumption. The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance represents some organic farmers, market networks, consumer and health groups. It has released its draft People’s Food Plan emphasizing the importance of […]