Labour Encourages Farmers to Swap Beef for Lentils
25th June 2026
Labour is poised to encourage farmers to give up beef production and plant lentils to help combat climate change.
On Wednesday, the Government’s long-awaited “farming roadmap” proposed helping landowners switch from high-emission farming – such as cattle – towards “growing oilseeds and pulses” to meet the increased demand for plant-based goods.
“Farmers will play a critical role in delivering this transition by adopting practices that reduce emissions while sustaining productive, commercially viable businesses,” the Government said.
The farming roadmap is intended to set out a long-term vision for British agriculture. It is seen as an attempt by the Government to win back support in the countryside after the family farm tax caused widespread rural unrest.
However, farmers criticised the move, saying the land used by cattle would be inappropriate for growing lentils because it was too wet.
The problem with a centrally planned economy is that when the planner are stupid or insane the entire country gets dragged along.
I thank God I don’t live in Britain.