HomeClimate change action planTheme: Agriculture and Sustainable Food

Theme: Agriculture and Sustainable Food

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Phasellus sed urna purus. Duis ultricies condimentum ligula in dignissim. Aenean dignissim scelerisque vehicula. Aliquam pulvinar, massa vel efficitur ultrices, tellus magna fringilla lacus, at rhoncus felis odio et justo. Vivamus accumsan neque orci, sit amet ornare orci dignissim vel. Nulla id nulla non diam porta molestie eget eget tellus. Nulla placerat augue tellus, vitae porta nulla dapibus vel. In tincidunt ipsum quis ante condimentum iaculis. Ut lacus nulla, finibus nec justo nec, malesuada sollicitudin ligula. Phasellus nisl turpis, tincidunt a mollis ac, vulputate ac libero. Integer tincidunt augue mollis interdum rutrum. Vivamus nulla odio, interdum ultrices mauris sed, convallis finibus augue. In bibendum metus id sem pulvinar commodo. Nunc non eros lectus. Duis lacus nisi, vehicula non odio eu, dignissim lacinia arcu.

Actions in theme: Agriculture and Sustainable Food

Community Growing Support

On Track

We will provide ongoing support to the Community Growing and Food network which Durham Community Action (DCA) facilitates, which brings together like-minded organisations with projects or an interest related to growing and food. We will continue to work with Food Durham and support the development of local community initiatives addressing food poverty and food insecurity.

  • CERP3 Action CategoryKnowledge Sharing
  • ReferenceF8
  • TargetNumber of networking events held and number of attendees: Quarterly meetings of the Community Growing and Food network, with 20 attendees per event.
  • Implementation StageDeliver
  • StatusOn Track
  • Progress UpdateAround 170 contacts receive regular information around community growing and food including access to a Facebook group and regular mailings. 5 networks are held every year (Jan-Dec) often at venue to showcase and/or provide practical skills with 2024/5 attendance to date: Apr 2024: 16 Jul 2024: 19 Sept. 2024: 18 Nov. 2024: 22 Feb 2025: 11
  • Expected Completion Date2027-01-03 00:00:00
  • Responsible OrganisationDurham Community Action
  • Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
  • Countywide Carbon Footprint0 Enabling or Adaptation Action
  • CostN/A
  • Funding SecuredYes

Farming Community Support

On Track

Explore funding opportunities to support the farming community, actively working with partners such as the NFU, to promote the adoption of regenerative practises.

  • CERP3 Action CategoryFood and Farming Project development
  • ReferenceF11
  • TargetIncreased number of farmers engaged with through successful funding bids
  • Implementation StageEarly Concept/Scoping
  • StatusOn Track
  • Progress UpdateNo funding available at present, to our knowledge but we are working hard to develop relationships and project ideas to ensure when funding is available we are able to sign post and/or apply
  • Expected Completion Date2027-03-31 00:00:00
  • Responsible OrganisationDurham County Council
  • Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
  • Countywide Carbon Footprint0 Enabling or Adaptation Action
  • CostUnknown
  • Funding SecuredNo

Fast Followers

On Track

Monitor progress and learn from Northumberland County Council's Fast Followers competition workstream which will see engagement with farmers across the County.

  • CERP3 Action CategoryFood and Farming Project development
  • ReferenceF12
  • TargetN/A
  • Implementation StageDefine/Plan
  • StatusOn Track
  • Progress UpdateOngoing monitoring
  • Expected Completion Date2027-01-02 00:00:00
  • Responsible OrganisationDurham County Council
  • Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
  • Countywide Carbon Footprint0 Enabling or Adaptation Action
  • CostUnknown
  • Funding SecuredNo

Food Co-ordinator Support

On Track

Support the post of Food coordinator by contributing financially, attending FDAG and developing projects in this area.

  • CERP3 Action CategoryFood and Farming Project development
  • ReferenceF15
  • Target£5,000 to be provided during CERP period- completed. Regular catch ups held.
  • Implementation StageDeliver
  • StatusOn Track
  • Progress UpdateFunding is ongoing.
  • Expected Completion Date2027-04-30 00:00:00
  • Responsible OrganisationDurham County Council
  • Carbon Footprint TypeCountywide
  • Countywide Carbon FootprintLow (1-300 tonnes)
  • Cost£5,000
  • Funding SecuredYes