The NFU is lobbying government on behalf of members to improve agri-environment schemes, so that the schemes can work alongside productive farming.
We are calling for improvements to Countryside Stewardship by influencing Natural England, Defra and other government bodies.
Defra is in the final stages of negotiations with the EU Commission to secure HLS extensions to address the gap between the number of Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier applications that Natural England can support and the number of HLS expirees.
The NFU has today (28 November) stressed the need for future Environmental and Land Management (ELM) schemes to provide certainty and resilience for the arable sector, especially in periods of volatile prices and low crop yield.
A monthly newsletter from the NFU, focusing on our work and the successes achieved on environmental policy issues for our members.
Farmers take their role as countryside managers seriously. Get the facts to inform the environmental debate.
The NFU Environment Forum meets quarterly to discuss environmental issues which affect farming. Meet the members of the group here.
Farmers care for the land they farm and know that a healthy environment is essential for sustainable farming. Find out about the CFE here.
The NFU promotes a balanced approach to wildlife management in the countryside.
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