The Guardian · October 14, 2026

Government Plan Sets an Ambition to Increase the Share of English Land Farmed Organically to 10% by 2036, From 3.4% Currently

• The government has set an ambition to increase the share of English land farmed organically to 10% by 2036, according to the report; currently 3.4% of England's agricultural land is farmed organically, according to the report.
• The plan, more than three years in preparation, cites public procurement in schools and hospitals as an opportunity, and the government already has an ambition for 10% of public sector food spending to meet higher environmental standards, according to the report.
• Environment Secretary Angela Eagle said the plan was about opening opportunities across the sector, according to the report; Riverford Chief Executive Rob Haward said the sector needed government backing, including grant funding, according to the report.

Plan, figures and statements as reported. Original headline: "Plan unveiled to increase share of land farmed organically in England to 10%".