Our founder has been recognised by the conservation organisation with its most prestigious award for championing nature-friendly farming.

NFFN CEO Martin Lines has been awarded the RSPB Medal for his dedication to nature-friendly farming and conservation.

The charity honoured Martin for his work tireless work championing farmers who put nature at the heart of their food production. This includes founding the NFFN in 2017 and establishing it as a leading farmer-led movement, championing awareness, knowledge-sharing and stronger policies for food, farming, nature and the climate.

According to the RSPB, working with the NFFN has enhanced its policy and advocacy work on land use, while Martin’s knowledge and enthusiasm have been key in supporting nature recovery across the landscape.

Martin said: "This is such a surprise and honour. Through making nature-positive changes on our own farm, meeting farmers across the country doing incredible things for nature and working with charities such as the RSPB, my passion to support the farming sector has continued to grow. Setting up the Nature Friendly Farming Network has been vital for farming in the UK and seeing the real progress we have made gives me hope for the future of farming.”