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 […]
People’s Food Plan Launch, December 2, Brisbane
People’s Food Plan Discussions – Resources Kit
Public discussion forums for the People’s Food Plan are now underway in many locations around the country. We also encourage anyone concerned about the future of food and agriculture in this country to contribute, by hosting your own PFP kitchen table or other event. Learn how to host your own event here. We have produced […]
Re-Weaving Connections with Food
AFSA’s initiative in advocating for a People’s Food Plan for Australia has been welcomed by Lolo Houbein, author of the book that has inspired thousands of Australians to grow some of their own food – One Magic Square. In this short article she explains how we lost our connection to food, and how we can […]
AFSA Submission to the Green Paper for a National Food Plan
The Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance has issued its submission to the Federal government’s National Food Plan Green Paper. To download the submission, please use the following link: AFSA Submission to the National Food Plan Green Paper Our concluding remarks are reproduced below: In short, contrary to the Government’s claims, the green paper is a recipe […]