This week's Wheat from the Chaff podcast is out now: Flooding, Universal income & In-field crop diversity
Phil Carson Nature Friendly Farming Network
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This from James Rebanks points to what I think is currently the biggest barrier to progress in English nature conservation

The lack of a proper higher tier agri-environment scheme

It’s also a huge issue for farm incomes, as some analysis I did neatly shows

A quick thread…🧵

Piecemeal announcements, short-termism & drop changes have undermined farmers' trust & confidence.

With an updated Agricultural Transition Plan expected soon, Defra has an opportunity to get the farming transition back on track.

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It is time for a new look at grasslands🌾

We are calling on govs to help farmers protect & restore species-rich #grasslands for the benefit of people & nature 🌎🌱

Our new report, ‘Farming Income for Semi-Natural Grasslands' dives into the risks, rewards & potential.

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🎤 🎧 New Wheat from the Chaff - out now on the Farm Gate podcast channel.
🌿 🌍 Myself & Phil Carson Nature Friendly Farming Network discuss the National Trust climate adaptation plan, a buried Environment Agency report into toxic sludge & Tilhill Forestry's call for us all to learn to love Sitka spruce.

🎧 🐝 New Wheat from the Chaff podcast out now - Phil Carson & myself discuss UPFs, peak nitrogen, a new Secretary of State & lots more. 🎤 🌍

On the Farm Gate channel:
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#NFFNScotland Manager Euan Ross explores whether the Agriculture & Rural Communities Bill goes far enough in supporting nature-friendly farming.

He shares our key asks for how the payment system can be made more ambitious, effective & fair.

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To mark the launch of Nature Friendly Farming Network's new report, our
Food Citizenship Lead Beth spoke at Stormont about the systemic shifts needed for citizens to access nature-friendly food.

The report explores the economic & ecological benefits of nature-friendly farming: nffn.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

The ramifications of farming policy driven by big agribusiness

Love spring squill, such a small but pretty wee plant #wildflowerhour

I reckon these are going like hot cakes, sign up now and dont miss out.

Not long after publishing intentions to become #NaturePositive and on the eve of #Cop26 DAERA decides to do this..the gap between words and action is chasmic

Did you know that in England and Wales, only 14% and 46% of rivers respectively meet the standards for good ecological status, and in Northern Ireland, only 31% of waterbodies are classified as good or high quality?

Simon’s #naturefriendlyfarming makes space for diverse habitats on his 465 hectares through rough grass margins, pollen nectar mixes, wild bird seed crops, increasing hedgerows & tree planting - all underpinned by his focus on improving soil health Acton House Farm Farmers Weekly

Our NI Steering Group member Simon Best is a finalist in the Farmers Weekly 2021 Arable Farmer of the Year award! Well done Simon - well-earned as someone who champions farming with nature as integral to long-term sustainability.

Acton House Farm bit.ly/3rwDVeQ