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Sponsored by NatWest, the WWF report “A roadmap for financing a #regenerative agricultural transition in England” outlines practical actions needed to support the shift to nature-friendly farming. Addressing the nexus of food security, environmental sustainability and fair rewards for people involved in the agricultural sector will be one of the key challenges of the coming decade and regenerative farming can play a pivotal role in tackling this. #EarthDay #regenerativefarming #foodsystems #triplechallenge #agriculture #ESG

...and such leadership is notable for its absence at the heads of the UKs largest agricultural trade bodies... Unless that changes very dramatically and very soon, we need a new statutory consultee on agricultural policy matters to the UK Government, one which actually represents the best long term interests of land management and food production in the face of the inescapable challenges posed by climate change and biodiversity loss. Me? I'd like to be able to vote for a new statutory consultee and consign the self interested private industry lobbyists to the cheap seats where they belong.

🌱 The 25% Solution: Defra’s Approach to Harmonizing Agriculture and Environment. 🌳 👩🌾 Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, pays farmers and land managers to take up and maintain sustainable farming and land management practices. Less than a year since its implementation, Defra announced a restriction on SFI. In this blog, Joseph Notice reviews this restriction and highlights the delicate balance that must be struck between environmental stewardship and food production. 🌾🏞️. To read more, click here https://bit.ly/3SCYu8e #SustainableFarming #Agriculture #Environment #FoodProduction #SFI

✍️ New blog: The farming leadership we need Our Chief Executive Sue Pritchard reflects on today's #NFU24 elections and recent developments in the farming sector – and asks what's needed of our farming leaders in these challenges times? "Many farmers are already on the journey to more nature friendly, environmentally responsible farming, reducing emissions, improving soil health, raising standards of animal welfare, producing the healthy food we need. This is the future of farming – producing enough good food in harmony with the environment, and providing other services to society like restoring biodiversity, sequestering carbon and beautiful countryside." "Farming leaders must be crystal clear. There is no serious way back to a time when farmers could ‘go farming’ without consideration for their impacts on climate and nature. For governments, investing in farming that produces healthy food sustainably is foundational to a resilient future. The real leadership now is coming from those who see the whole picture, who understand the political economy of food and farming, who tell the truth, and help chart a just course for all to a more resilient future for farming." Read in full👇 https://lnkd.in/e9Sni8qH

Denmark leads in sustainable dairy farming! All Danish dairy farmers now use "Mejeribrugets Klimatjek," a unified climate measurement tool. This science-based model, developed by the Danish Dairy Board, allows farmers to input data on feed, manure, and husbandry practices, receiving annual audits and personalized advice. It's a world-first initiative, demonstrating Denmark's commitment to collaborative climate action in agriculture. #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #DairyIndustry

Innovating for better resilience in the agri-food sector! 🌾 Check out the third and final episode of our Farmers Protest series, where we explore how innovations—from urban vertical farming to climate-smart practices—support agricultural resilience, mitigating climate and economic risks. Learn how balancing global and local food systems can meet consumer expectations and ensure high living standards for farming communities worldwide. #AgriFoodInnovation #Sustainability #ClimateSmartAg #FarmersProtest #FoodSecurity

In this article, Professor Chris Elliott examines the ramifications of UK’s Net Zero farming policies on food security, amid concerns of impending shortages and environmental impacts. UK Governments Net Zero policy in terms of farming 1. Drive farmers who want to produce food into bankruptcy   2. Come up with a scheme that takes more and more farmland out of food production   3. Drive the importation of more and more food which will have a much higher carbon footprint than locally produced food  4. Claim we are world leading in obtaining farming Net Zero.   https://lnkd.in/dZRG6HNZ

The amount of land that farmers can take out of food production under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will be limited by Defra, a move the CLA has warned could hit take-up. 🌱 Under the new changes, applicants will now only be able to put 25% of their land into six SFI actions that take land out of direct food production. "Introducing caps at this early stage may only delay Defra’s target of getting 70% of farms in land management schemes," says CLA President Victoria Vyvyan. "Hindering our ability to produce food while protecting the planet.” How will this cap impact your SFI application and rural business? CLA members can read more about the announcement and share feedback here: https://bit.ly/3VEWZIP

🌱 Transforming Animal Feed Production for a Sustainable Future 🌎 #sustainableagriculture #environmentalprotection #innovationinfeed Madalen Howard and Sam Wildman shed light on the critical role of sustainable feed production in mitigating environmental impacts and advancing global food systems. By embracing responsible sourcing, regenerative agriculture, circular ingredients, and feed innovations, we can safeguard nature while supporting livelihoods. #Sustainability #FeedInnovation 📖 Full read here: https://lnkd.in/dzAxX7Tc

The UK has played a vital role in shaping a new global declaration to promote sustainable farming and strengthen food security. #agriculturalclimateactionplan #climateresilientfarmingpractices #COP28sustainablefarminggoals #deforestationandfarming #FoodSecurityInitiatives #G20AgricultureMinistersmeeting #globalfoodsecurityagreement #sustainablefarming #UKfoodanddrinkexports #UKroleinG20declaration #thxnews