guiding agricultural transformation
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Introduction to Red Tail Part 4
February 3, 2025
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Visions of a future

By realising our vision, we will take a major step toward solving some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Consumers will have access to ethical, nutritious meat products that don’t require the slaughter of millions of animals, allowing them to eat what they want without compromise. At the same time, we will restore thousands of acres of wild spaces, giving our extant wildlife the chance to thrive, rather than merely clinging on to existence, and creating the conditions for lost species to return. Our mornings will once again be filled with the richness of the dawn chorus, and our walks through nature will be full of wonder and renewal—no longer marked by despair over what has been lost, but by hope for what is being restored.

Our farms will become thriving ecosystems, teeming with life—buzzing insects, flocks of birds, wild herbivores and perhaps one day even apex predators returning to balance the land and strike awe into their observers. No longer the exclusive property of a few landowners, these farms will evolve into spaces for communities, fostering a sense of belonging and reconnecting people with the landscapes that sustain them. Economically, this shift will break free from extractive models, unlocking diversified income streams rooted in regeneration. Farm workers will take on new roles as stewards of the land, using their deep knowledge to restore and protect nature. As these rejuvenated farms breathe new life into rural economies, they will attract visitors, investment and a renewed sense of purpose in the countryside.

We will build a food system that is resilient, purposeful and driven by local people. Instead of wealth being concentrated in the hands of a few corporations that dominate our food supply, profits will be distributed more equitably, benefiting the farmers, producers and workers who sustain us. This transformation will not only create a fairer system but also one that is far more robust—capable of withstanding climate change, political instability or supply chain disruptions. By prioritising diversity, local production and regenerative practices, we can ensure that access to safe, nutritious food is not a privilege but a basic right and give communities greater control over how their food is produced, shared and enjoyed.

Finally, we will create more space for nature and ensure that people have access to it. Wild places will no longer be out of reach or in decline—they will be places people want to be, not just because they should be or  they help us mitigate against climate change, but because they are truly wonderful. We will no longer lower our expectations, accepting shrinking green spaces and degraded landscapes as inevitable. Instead, we will demand the protection and restoration of our wild places, because people will recognise their true value. Whether through exercise, recreation or quiet reflection, nature will become an essential part of life again—something to be cherished, protected and deeply woven into our collective future.

By realising our vision, we won’t just be fixing a broken system—we’ll be building something better. A future where food is ethical and secure, where farms are rich with life and where nature is not just protected but thriving. A future where rural communities are revitalised and where people feel a deep connection to the land around them. This is not a distant dream; it’s a real, achievable future. And if we choose to make it happen, we all stand to benefit—from the smallest insect to the largest predator, from the farmworker to the city dweller. The question is no longer if change is possible, but how soon we are willing to make it a reality.