Nature friendly farming body calls for environmental focus in farm policy
NFFN has more than 2,000 farmer members across the UK.
Future agricultural policy in Scotland must have a strong environmental focus to help farmers reach net-zero, claims the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN).
The organisation, which represents more than 2,000 farmers across the UK, made the comments as it launched its manifesto ahead of next week’s Scottish Parliamentary elections.
The NFFN’s demands include adopting a “public money for public goods” approach to future agricultural support payments and ensuring support schemes enable farmers to “implement and embrace a holistic approach” to emissions reductions and reaching net-zero by 2045.
New devolved governments told to back sustainable farming
29 April 2021 |
The NFFN s manifesto sets out ways to ensure farming s profitability while supporting the net-zero target
A group of environmentally-focused farmers have called on the next Scottish and Welsh governments to introduce climate-friendly farming practices.
The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) has launched its manifesto ahead of the 6 May elections, urging new devolved governments to back sustainable practices.
Farmers in Scotland and Wales want new pledges that back strong environment and agriculture policies which recognise nature-friendly practices as a central part of food production.
The organisation works with hundreds of farmers across the two nations, who report on the benefits of nature-friendly farming.
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image captionThe marsh fritillary butterfly needs marshy grassland habitat and plenty of the devil s-bit scabious plant - its favourite food - to thrive in the wild
Nature and wildlife in Wales is undergoing a mass extinction event , environmental charities have said.
Ahead of next week s election, they have urged politicians to take action, with measures such as new, legally binding targets on biodiversity.
Campaigners want the issue to be given the same priority as plans to fight climate change.
They have also called for a national nature service, offering jobs to people on wildlife restoration schemes, and for 30% of land and sea to be actively managed for nature by 2030.
Image source: Claire Barnett, RSPB NI
Conservation charity the RSPB NI is set to host a two-day conference to examine the future of sustainable farming and land management practices in Northern Ireland.
Inspired by the Oxford Real Farming Conference, the ‘Food, Farming and Land Convention’ is set to run on February 9 and 10.
Discussions on Tuesday will focus on the future of food systems while farming and land management will take centre stage on Wednesday, specifically looking at how these can deliver a more resilient future for Northern Ireland.
How do we achieve our vision for NI’s environment?
“The next 10 years will be critical in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, with agriculture and land management playing a crucial role. But what is our vision for the future and how do we get there?” an RSPB spokesman said.