Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Victoria Prentis, has today (7 January 2022) said whole farm management is where farming is heading....
Executive Summary As part of our wider Rethink Farming campaign, our new report – Farming for Climate Action: What are we waiting for? – presents a useful comparison of devolved and UK government target...
Farming for Climate Action: What are we waiting for? Online – Friday 7 January, 11am-12.30pm With agriculture contributing 12% of the UK’s total GhG emissions through systems that are driv...
Nature-friendly farmers across Northern Ireland are working hard year-round to protect and restore biodiversity. Their farms showcase nature-based solutions in action and how small changes to farming practice can he...
Martin Lines, UK Chair, says: The UK has signed its trade deal with Australia – and it’s exactly what we were afraid of. Our research earlier this year found many farmers do not feel supported in upholding high environme...
Low Carbon Agriculture show will take place in person on 8-9 March 2022, at the National Agriculture and Exhibition Centre (NAEC, Stoneleigh) to help farmers as they move through the agricultural transition. ...
There is much that can be said about this year, and whilst we end it once again with some uncertainty, we can reflect on a strong performance by NFFN against a continued challenging backdrop. The network has grown and developed; welcoming n...
In partnership with climate charity, Possible, the Nature Friendly Farming Network has planted trees in two locations in England. This month (Dec 2021), farmers, local residents and supporters of climate charity, Possible, joined f...
Simon Best farms at Acton House Farm in county Armagh, Northern Ireland and won this year’s Arable Farmer of the Year at the Farmers Weekly Awards 2021 Inconsistent and volatile weather patterns, particularly in the timing of...
The Sustainable Farming Incentive announcement today (2 December 2021) heralds what many in the sector have been waiting for: a change in direction from land-based payments towards payments for delivering environmental benefits. It’s a...
