Farming

We look after a large amount of farmland across the UK. We’re working with our farms and tenants to produce local and seasonal food in an environmentally sustainable way

Friendly cattle grazing coastal fields, Cape Cornwall — Highland cattle grazing the Cape Cornwall coastline

Visitors sitting outside the cafe at Standen House, West Sussex — Standen House, West Sussex

Food for Life Catering Mark

This year we received the Soil Association’s Bronze Food for Life Catering Mark. The award recognises our commitment to providing seasonal, ethically-produced and sustainable food. Discover more about our work here.

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The State of Nature report 2016

We've teamed up with over 50 other nature organisations to produce the latest State of Nature report which reveals that over half of UK species have declined over recent decades.

Find out more about the state of nature

The search for our £1 farmer is over

The search for a new shepherd to rent our £1m farm on the Great Orme, in North Wales, for just a pound a year, has come to an end.

Simon Damant mowing 1/4 acre challenge at Wimpole Hall

Scything Poldark style

Managing the landscape in the Poldark-style isn't just something for TV period dramas. It's also good for wildlife. Find out why some of our rangers still use this traditional technique to cut the grass.

Meet the scythers

Announcing the winners of the Fine Farm Produce Awards 2016

This year’s winners of the Fine Farm Produce Award which celebrates the best produce from our farms was announced at BBC Countryfile Live by presenter Ellie Harrison and our Director General Helen Ghosh.

Meet the winners

Arwyn Owen, Farm Manager, with sheep and sheep dog on Hafod Y Llan farm.

Farm lettings

We rely on hundreds of farm tenants to manage our land in ways that support our environmental and conservation aims. Find out the best way to apply for a farm tenancy.

Farmer planting vegetable seedlings at Failand — Leigh court farm, planting organic vegetables at Failand

Our views on food and farming

We love sustainably produced, local and seasonal food because it's better for the special places we look after, better for the environment and tastes better too. Read about our views on food and farming.

Views on food and farming