Understanding the New Land Use Framework: Key Insights at Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2025
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A Commitment to Food Security and Sustainable Growth
Defra Secretary Steve Reed has reaffirmed Labour’s ‘cast-iron commitment’ to protecting the UK’s highest-quality agricultural land. Speaking at the Royal Geographical Society, Reed emphasised that this framework will not dictate land use but will empower farmers, landowners, and stakeholders with the information they need to make informed choices.
“This is the start of a national conversation to transform how we use land in this country,” Reed stated. “Using the most sophisticated land use data ever published, we will enable the protection of prime agricultural land, restore our natural world, and drive economic growth.”
Balancing Competing Land Use Demands
The Land Use Framework aims to strike a balance between various land-use demands, including:
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Food Security: Ensuring prime agricultural land remains dedicated to food production.
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Climate and Nature Recovery: Supporting reforestation and conservation efforts to enhance biodiversity.
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Renewable Energy Expansion: Facilitating the responsible development of solar and wind projects to support the UK’s clean energy goals.
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Housing and Infrastructure Development: Aligning land use policies with economic growth strategies, including new housing initiatives.
However, industry leaders such as CLA President Victoria Vyvyan have cautioned against the framework becoming overly prescriptive. “Government must build safeguards into the policy to prevent mission creep,” Vyvyan noted. “A land use framework must not stifle farming or environmental innovation or prevent rural development and business diversification.”
Join the Discussion at Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2025
For those eager to learn more about the implications of the Land Use Framework and how it may affect farmers, landowners, and rural communities, the Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2025 is the place to be. Specifically, the Land Use Framework Panel on Day 2 will feature expert discussions assessing the framework’s effectiveness and its role in guiding sustainable land use practices.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A session, ensuring that key stakeholders' voices are heard as decisions are made on food production, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy integration.
Why This Matters
As global challenges such as climate change and food security intensify, having a well-informed and balanced approach to land use is crucial. The Land Use Framework represents a significant step in shaping the future of land management in the UK. Engaging in discussions at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2025 provides an opportunity to contribute to this national conversation and influence policies that will impact generations to come.
Don’t miss out: Join the Land Use Framework Panel at the Low Carbon Agriculture Show 2025 and be part of shaping the future of sustainable land use in the UK.
