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Why farmers hold the key to our climate and nature crisis

United Kingdom
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MP Roz Savage MBE is championing a bold plan for a new UK law to tackle the full scale of the climate and nature crisis. The CAN Bill presents us a vital chance to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. In this guest blog, Roz explains why farming is central to the plan and how farmers can play a role in supporting the bill.  

When I think about the future of farming, I feel two things: hope and determination. Hope, because I’ve met so many farmers who are already making changes to restore nature and tackle the climate crisis. Determination, because the challenges we face are huge, and we need everyone - farmers, policymakers, and the public - pulling together to secure a better future for our countryside.

That’s why I’m so proud to be championing the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill in Parliament. This isn’t just another piece of legislation - it’s an opportunity to put farming and nature at the heart of the UK’s response to the environmental emergency.

Why farming matters to the CAN Bill

I don’t need to tell you that farming is on the frontlines of the climate and nature crisis. You’ve seen it with your own eyes: unpredictable weather making harvests harder, soil health under threat, and the wildlife you grew up with disappearing from our fields and hedgerows.

But here’s the thing - farming isn’t just part of the solution; it is the solution. The CAN Bill recognises that. It aims to create a joined-up plan to tackle climate change and reverse the loss of nature, and it places farmers right at the center of that effort.

Farming isn’t just part of the solution; it is the solution. The CAN Bill recognises that.

Roz Savage MBE

What does this mean in practice? It involves creating a system that rewards farmers not just for producing food but for looking after the land, restoring soils, and protecting biodiversity. It means putting practical measures in place to reduce flood risk, boost resilience to extreme weather, and ensure farming remains viable for the next generation.

A plan that works for farmers

I’m a huge believer in working with farmers, not against them. The CAN Bill is about empowering you to continue doing what you do best - feeding the nation - while helping to secure a sustainable future for your families, businesses, and communities.

Take soil health, for example. Healthy soil is essential for farming, yet intensive practices and climate change have taken a significant toll. The CAN Bill aims to reverse this trend by prioritising soil restoration as a national goal. Imagine a future where every farm in the UK has the tools and resources to cultivate healthy, fertile soils that store carbon, support crops, and reduce the need for costly fertilizers.

Or consider the way the CAN Bill addresses extreme weather. By committing to ambitious emissions reductions and nature restoration, the Bill tackles the root causes of the floods and droughts that make farming so difficult today. It’s about creating the stability we all need to thrive.

What you can do right now

The CAN Bill’s journey through Parliament is just beginning, and it won’t make it unless MPs show up to support it. The Second Reading debate is coming up on Friday 24th January, and we need 100 MPs to vote in favour to get it through to the next stage.

This is where you come in. Your MP needs to hear from you. Tell them why the CAN Bill matters - not just for farmers, but for the countryside, for food security, and for the health of our planet. Share your personal stories, your challenges, and your hopes for the future.

Your MP needs to hear from you. Tell them why the CAN Bill matters. Share your personal stories, your challenges, and your hopes for the future.

Roz Savage MBE

I know it’s a busy time of year, but reaching out to your MP could make all the difference. A quick email or phone call might be the push they need to attend the debate.

Farming for a brighter future

As someone who’s spent two decades fighting for the environment, I’ve learned that the most powerful change comes when communities come together to act. Farmers are at the heart of our rural communities, and you hold the key to creating a countryside that is vibrant, resilient, and full of life.

The CAN Bill is about giving us all the tools to achieve that vision. I’ll be fighting for it in Parliament, but I can’t do it alone. Let’s show the world what’s possible when we work with the land, not against it. Let’s secure a future where the balance between farming and nature is restored.

You’ve got my support in Westminster - now I need yours to make this happen.


Roz Savage MBE
Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds

For more news on the Bill, latest updates, and how you can take action: zerohour.uk