How our ideas for future farming policy have developed

In 2016 we outlined our initial asks of a new Government farming policy. Since then we've worked with others to develop those asks, backed up by our own experience, research and test and trial projects.

Picture of a tractor on an asparagus farm at Formby, Liverpool — Asparagus farm at Formby, Liverpool

Securing the future for farming and the environment

Can a sustainable future for farming be secured without conserving the environment after Brexit?

Read our view

Greener UK - playing our part for the environment

We’re part of a coalition of organisations urging the Government to protect and enhance the natural environment throughout Brexit and beyond.

Nature needs more investment

We’ve released a new report with RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts that shows how the UK can meet its ambitions to heal and restore our natural environment.

Making public goods pay

Our research with the RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts shows that nearly £3 billion is needed to support nature friendly farming.

Find out more

Gathering the Welsh Mountain sheep on Watkin Path on the Hafod Y Llan farm, Snowdonia, Wales — Gathering the Welsh Mountain sheep on Watkin Path on the Hafod Y Llan farm, Snowdonia

National Trust outlines ambitions to build a bright future for hill farming

The National Trust today pledged to work in close partnership with farmers to build a ‘bright’ post-Brexit future in which upland hill farming can thrive, nature can be revived, and cultural heritage is protected in some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes.

Read the press release

Nature friendly farming at Conygree Farm, Gloucestershire

What we think about the Environmental Land Management system

We've shared our views on the Government's proposed new farming policy.

Read our consultation response