Our views
Why sustainable food?
We support environmentally friendly farming
We believe sustainable food production is crucial for conserving the environment and the landscapes we all cherish. There are many ways in which we can work towards this goal from controlling food waste to choosing to eat food that is in season.
Appetite for change
We are the country’s largest owner of farmland and one of the largest fresh food caterers. We also manage dozens of historic kitchen gardens, allotments and other growing spaces,...
Our food policy
We want to play a role in connecting producers and consumers in the food chain and in developing local food economies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We set out our aims and objectives in our policy.
Sustainable seafood
We are serious about supporting sustainably sourced seafood. Read our guidance note on how we are approaching this issue within our own cafes and restaurants.
Farming issues
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National Trust reaction to CAP
Find out what the National Trust's response is to the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) reforms.
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Our position on badger culling and bovine TB
Badger culling to help prevent the spread of bovine TB is a controversial but important issue. Here are our views on the matter.