Sue Pritchard
@suepritch.bsky.social
Chief Exec, Food, Farming & Countryside Commission, UK. Farming, Monmouthshire, Wales. Governor, Royal Agricultural University. Trustee, St George’s House. Woman. On. A. Mission.
Exactly. And this is part of a growing pattern. People *want* to be able to trust businesses and institutions that shape their lives. It’s about more than food. But let’s start with fixing food.
📢“We know from public opinion research, including by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission that people are desperate to know what’s in their food, they’re desperate for transparency”
Full segment from 07:24: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
More on what citizens want: ffcc.co.uk/food-strategy
Full segment from 07:24: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
More on what citizens want: ffcc.co.uk/food-strategy
January 28, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Exactly. And this is part of a growing pattern. People *want* to be able to trust businesses and institutions that shape their lives. It’s about more than food. But let’s start with fixing food.
In better news, 👇 UK is getting on with providing a more secure, affordable and resilient future
This will get massively overshadowed today and as ever the devil is in the detail, but is should be one of the best things Labour has done. It has the potential to improve the lives and finances of millions of people.
www.businessgreen.com/news/4524489...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4524489...
'A national project to turn the tide': Government unveils £15bn Warm Homes Plan
Long-awaited plan aims to help millions of families to cut energy bills by installing solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and insulation
www.businessgreen.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:05 AM
In better news, 👇 UK is getting on with providing a more secure, affordable and resilient future
“It is beyond comprehension that the richest 1% now own three times more than the world’s total public wealth combined.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 7:06 AM
“It is beyond comprehension that the richest 1% now own three times more than the world’s total public wealth combined.” www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Elbows up Canada 🇨🇦
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Elbows up Canada 🇨🇦
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🆕New research from @climateoutreach.bsky.social and @moreincommonuk.bsky.social shows that the majority of British people want to see “protecting our food supply and supporting British farmers” made a priority in government climate policy.
👉See it here climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/
👉See it here climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/
January 20, 2026 at 12:46 PM
🆕New research from @climateoutreach.bsky.social and @moreincommonuk.bsky.social shows that the majority of British people want to see “protecting our food supply and supporting British farmers” made a priority in government climate policy.
👉See it here climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/
👉See it here climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/
This this and thrice this. 👇
Córy Doctorow with another verbal bullseye: pluralistic.net/2026/01/13/n...
January 18, 2026 at 6:53 PM
This this and thrice this. 👇
Reading this again today. Thanks @adamkahane.bsky.social for holding my feet to the fire.
January 18, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Reading this again today. Thanks @adamkahane.bsky.social for holding my feet to the fire.
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🗣️”We need to design policy with farmers - not do it to them.”
Read an excerpt of @davidskaith.bsky.social keynote speech here: ffcc.co.uk/conversation...
@ynymayor.bsky.social @ynydeputymayor.bsky.social
Read an excerpt of @davidskaith.bsky.social keynote speech here: ffcc.co.uk/conversation...
@ynymayor.bsky.social @ynydeputymayor.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM
🗣️”We need to design policy with farmers - not do it to them.”
Read an excerpt of @davidskaith.bsky.social keynote speech here: ffcc.co.uk/conversation...
@ynymayor.bsky.social @ynydeputymayor.bsky.social
Read an excerpt of @davidskaith.bsky.social keynote speech here: ffcc.co.uk/conversation...
@ynymayor.bsky.social @ynydeputymayor.bsky.social
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💥 Big congratulations to our CEO @suepritch.bsky.social and Tracey Roan who last night won their Oxford Union Debate.
❌ Opposing the motion “This house believes that in the next 90 years farming will become a one day-a-week job”, Sue emphasised what the real work of farming is...
❌ Opposing the motion “This house believes that in the next 90 years farming will become a one day-a-week job”, Sue emphasised what the real work of farming is...
January 10, 2026 at 1:42 PM
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🎀An end of year message from Sue Pritchard.
Read the 24-25 Annual Report: ffcc.co.uk/publications...
Find Sue's full end of year message here: us8.campaign-archive.com?e=19ec149278...
Read the 24-25 Annual Report: ffcc.co.uk/publications...
Find Sue's full end of year message here: us8.campaign-archive.com?e=19ec149278...
December 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🎀An end of year message from Sue Pritchard.
Read the 24-25 Annual Report: ffcc.co.uk/publications...
Find Sue's full end of year message here: us8.campaign-archive.com?e=19ec149278...
Read the 24-25 Annual Report: ffcc.co.uk/publications...
Find Sue's full end of year message here: us8.campaign-archive.com?e=19ec149278...
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Yesterday, FFCC brought together leaders from across food, farming and land use for a cross-sector discussion on shared priorities and practical routes to action.
December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Yesterday, FFCC brought together leaders from across food, farming and land use for a cross-sector discussion on shared priorities and practical routes to action.
Great to have Minister White here describing the progress the UK is making, the leadership were taking in the world, when it is urgently needed, and setting out serious and practical next steps. #GAevent
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Great to have Minister White here describing the progress the UK is making, the leadership were taking in the world, when it is urgently needed, and setting out serious and practical next steps. #GAevent
Very much looking forward to reading this, thanks to recommendation of @timjackson.org.uk The post-truth world, that glorifies ignorance and moral relativism has been carefully cultivated for decades. Time to fight back.
October 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Very much looking forward to reading this, thanks to recommendation of @timjackson.org.uk The post-truth world, that glorifies ignorance and moral relativism has been carefully cultivated for decades. Time to fight back.
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Save the date! The LEAP conference will return on 22 April 2026. Come and join us at Worcester College in Oxford to discuss meat and dairy production and consumption.
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Save the date! The LEAP conference will return on 22 April 2026. Come and join us at Worcester College in Oxford to discuss meat and dairy production and consumption.
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
We are thrilled that @suepritch.bsky.social and @martinwhite33.bsky.social will be delivering keynotes.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social
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“Citizens want a government to take food seriously” - @suepritch.bsky.social, FFCC Chief Exec
We’re at Labour Party Conference this week to bring citizen voices to debates around food, farming & land – and encourage govt to put food at the heart of national renewal.
Here's where you can find us👇
We’re at Labour Party Conference this week to bring citizen voices to debates around food, farming & land – and encourage govt to put food at the heart of national renewal.
Here's where you can find us👇
September 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“Citizens want a government to take food seriously” - @suepritch.bsky.social, FFCC Chief Exec
We’re at Labour Party Conference this week to bring citizen voices to debates around food, farming & land – and encourage govt to put food at the heart of national renewal.
Here's where you can find us👇
We’re at Labour Party Conference this week to bring citizen voices to debates around food, farming & land – and encourage govt to put food at the heart of national renewal.
Here's where you can find us👇
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“People are outraged when they find out just how much big food corporations spend on lobbying government.”
Our CEO @suepritch.bsky.social on today's episode of The Food Programme, sharing what we found from talking to citizens in #TheFoodConversation.
Listen in full 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Our CEO @suepritch.bsky.social on today's episode of The Food Programme, sharing what we found from talking to citizens in #TheFoodConversation.
Listen in full 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
September 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“People are outraged when they find out just how much big food corporations spend on lobbying government.”
Our CEO @suepritch.bsky.social on today's episode of The Food Programme, sharing what we found from talking to citizens in #TheFoodConversation.
Listen in full 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Our CEO @suepritch.bsky.social on today's episode of The Food Programme, sharing what we found from talking to citizens in #TheFoodConversation.
Listen in full 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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#LPC25: Get real about growth
Book your spot for the Labour Party Conference Panel Event here: invtdu.to/_73z3k
Book your spot for the Labour Party Conference Panel Event here: invtdu.to/_73z3k
September 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#LPC25: Get real about growth
Book your spot for the Labour Party Conference Panel Event here: invtdu.to/_73z3k
Book your spot for the Labour Party Conference Panel Event here: invtdu.to/_73z3k
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🌿FFCC is at Abergavenny Food Festival this weekend. Join us for two key events on Wales's food future:
🎟️'Can Wales Lead The Way?': www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/conference-a...
🎟️BBC Food Programme: Cymru on the Future of Food: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/event/bbc-ev...
🎟️'Can Wales Lead The Way?': www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/conference-a...
🎟️BBC Food Programme: Cymru on the Future of Food: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/event/bbc-ev...
September 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🌿FFCC is at Abergavenny Food Festival this weekend. Join us for two key events on Wales's food future:
🎟️'Can Wales Lead The Way?': www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/conference-a...
🎟️BBC Food Programme: Cymru on the Future of Food: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/event/bbc-ev...
🎟️'Can Wales Lead The Way?': www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/conference-a...
🎟️BBC Food Programme: Cymru on the Future of Food: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/event/bbc-ev...
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🎤Presented by Sheila Dillon, this panel brings together @suepritch.bsky.social with food writer @becalp.bsky.social, food historian @carwyngraves.bsky.social and @susfoodtrust.bsky.social's Patrick Holden to ask: what makes Wales’s food story so unique, and what it could teach the rest of the UK?
September 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🎤Presented by Sheila Dillon, this panel brings together @suepritch.bsky.social with food writer @becalp.bsky.social, food historian @carwyngraves.bsky.social and @susfoodtrust.bsky.social's Patrick Holden to ask: what makes Wales’s food story so unique, and what it could teach the rest of the UK?
With the ID debate back on the agenda, it’s worth a closer look at who is benefiting from undocumented work. The food delivery firms, the nail bars, the hand car wash outlets… Who makes money from those businesses; who is buying the cheap products? theconversation.com/im-always-de...
‘I’m always delivering food while hungry’: how undocumented migrants find work as substitute couriers in the UK
Our study of food delivery workers in one English city highlights the daily challenges facing undocumented migrants in this sector.
theconversation.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM
With the ID debate back on the agenda, it’s worth a closer look at who is benefiting from undocumented work. The food delivery firms, the nail bars, the hand car wash outlets… Who makes money from those businesses; who is buying the cheap products? theconversation.com/im-always-de...
This is what leadership looks like. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ordinary people outside hotels raging at ordinary people inside them: that’s the tragedy of this refugee controversy | Rowan Williams
Anyone who has met refugees sees the ordinariness of their hopes and dreams. If we reject their humanity, how can we be proud of ourselves, asks former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams
www.theguardian.com
August 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
This is what leadership looks like. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t anybody try and tell me we can’t trust 16 year olds with the vote.
Trump: They have to give us magnets. If they don't, we have to charge them a 200% tariff or something… Nobody needed magnets until they convinced everybody 20 years ago "Let's all do magnets."
Say what now?
Say what now?
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Don’t anybody try and tell me we can’t trust 16 year olds with the vote.
Garden harvest. More corn to pick. Many more plums and damsons - which will need a ladder. Bumper pear crop in a couple of weeks. Well done, garden!
August 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Garden harvest. More corn to pick. Many more plums and damsons - which will need a ladder. Bumper pear crop in a couple of weeks. Well done, garden!
This is the kind of thing Welsh farmers get for free or at greatly subsidized rates via #FarmingConnect (side benefit - marveling at the What3Words choices for the farm visits 😂)
August 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This is the kind of thing Welsh farmers get for free or at greatly subsidized rates via #FarmingConnect (side benefit - marveling at the What3Words choices for the farm visits 😂)