The home of
nature-friendly farming

The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is a farmer-led membership organisation that supports farmers who want to restore the balance between farming and nature.
Our network is also open to the public and other organisations.

Illustration: Ed Harrison

Nature Friendly Farming Week is coming!🌿

From 19–25 May 2025, we’re celebrating the farmers across the UK who are doing more than growing food — they’re restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, and strengthening local communities. Whether you're a farmer or simply care about food, nature, and climate, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Explore inspiring stories, share your own, or join an event near you and see how farming and nature can thrive together.

Membership is free

By joining, you gain access to:

- Exclusive resources & training (incl. a regular newsletter)

- Policy updates & advocacy opportunities

- Member discounts & special offers

- A community of like-minded individuals

Latest Updates:

Resources

‘Cattle whispering’ - A gentle approach to handling livestock

England
Farm Practices
Livestock
native breeds
Voices from the Fields

Andrew McKee on why the grass is greener as a regenerative farmer

Northern Ireland
direct selling
food system
grazing
Livestock
native breeds
ORFC
regenerative farming
Events

Tri-County Integrated Pest Management Workshop: Hedgerows & Field Margins

England
Integrated Pest Management
Hedgerows
Field margins
biodiversity
Low-input farming
pesticide reduction
Events

Sustainable Solutions: Biochar

Wales
United Kingdom
biochar
Compost
woodland
whole farm approach
soil health
Water
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News

Hiring: Sustainable Farming Officer - Scotland

Scotland
Hiring
Jobs
News

Northern Irish farming minister learns about soil health and resilience on NFFN farm visit

Northern Ireland
biodiversity
Budget
DAERA
Dairy
Government
low inputs
policy
Resources

Establishing and maintaining an orchard on a nature-friendly farm

Scotland
Farm Practices
fruit and vegetables
biodiversity
Integrated Pest Management
Diversification
Resources

Tell your MP to back nature-friendly farming

United Kingdom
Campaigns
Budget
Voices from the Fields

Land sparing vs land sharing - Farmer Jon Thornes on rethinking priorities

England
United Kingdom
Land sharing
regenerative farming
whole farm approach
Rewilding
biodiversity
agroecology
agroforestry