Nature Friendly Farming Network

Martin Lines - NFFN chief executive on Bovaer: "If we fail to engage with the public openly and honestly, mistrust will only grow"

Livestock

Martin Lines - NFFN chief executive on Bovaer: "If we fail to engage with the public openly and honestly, mistrust will only grow"

"Transparency and authenticity are key in food production"

clock 11 December 2024 • 3 min read
Martin Lines - the Nature Friendly Farming Network's take on the Autumn Budget: "Some farmers will not have enough time to adjust to this new burden"

Politics

Martin Lines - the Nature Friendly Farming Network's take on the Autumn Budget: "Some farmers will not have enough time to adjust to this new burden"

"Family farms are at the heart of a thriving rural economy, and farming plays a crucial role in delivering on priorities like nature recovery, climate mitigation, and clean water"

clock 12 November 2024 • 4 min read
Defra's £2.4bn Agriculture Budget at a 'tipping point'

Politics

Defra's £2.4bn Agriculture Budget at a 'tipping point'

AHDB economics and analysis director David Eudall warned the industry was at a 'tipping point of how effective the Budget can be' in balancing food security, supporting farm efficiency, and delivering environmental benefits

clock 01 November 2024 • 3 min read
Government's £100m 'cut' to nature-friendly farming budget a 'disastrous and shortsighted' move

Environment

Government's £100m 'cut' to nature-friendly farming budget a 'disastrous and shortsighted' move

Farmers have claimed the budget cut could see more than 500,000-acres of land taken away from nature for future generations.

clock 05 September 2024 • 4 min read
Rural Affairs Secretary commits to new 'Farming with Nature' package for farmers in Northern Ireland

Politics

Rural Affairs Secretary commits to new 'Farming with Nature' package for farmers in Northern Ireland

"Agriculture has a significant role economically, socially, culturally and environmentally"

clock 22 August 2024 • 2 min read
Martin Lines - chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on the General Election: "How many voters will consider the impact on farmers and rural communities?"

Politics

Martin Lines - chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on the General Election: "How many voters will consider the impact on farmers and rural communities?"

clock 25 June 2024 • 3 min read