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Call to promote home grown produce



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A gardening group has urged the Scottish Government to do more to encourage people to grow their own food.
The East Fife Allotment Association, whih is based in Upper Largo, has made a submission to the National Food Policy consultation in a bid to put home grown produce further up the political agenda.

Chairperson Iain Anderson said: "The association acknowledges the main focus of any future policy should be building a successful commercial food and drink industry.

"The association feels, however, that some emphasis in future policy should be directed to encouraging people to grow their own food.

"We do not think this would be in conflict with commercial interests but would complement the development of a healthy food culture, providing more choice and contributing to the broader sustainability agenda."

The association recently applied for planning permission to create an allotment garden area in Upper Largo and says that the demand for plots is steadily on the increase.





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  • Last Updated: 19 February 2008 2:39 PM
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  • Location: Fife
 
 
  

 
 


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