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Nature Friendly Farming Network @NFFNUK

UK-wide farmer membership org 🌱 We raise awareness, share knowledge and advocate for better policies on food, farming, nature & climate. Join us for free!

Joined July 2017
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Join Martin Lines (NFFN CEO) & Jenna Hegarty (Head of Policy) with a Defra rep to discuss England’s Land Use Framework & its impact on farming. Ask questions & have your say! 🗣️ 📅 Mar 18, 2025 | ⏰ 6–7 PM 🔗ow.ly/J4Xf50V62yX #NFFNEngland
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The CCC’s latest report calls for an 87% emissions cut by 2040, including less meat consumption & land repurposing. This is an opportunity for farmers to build resilience, according to @LinesMartin. Read our response: tinyurl.com/4txvzr5f
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Defra has announced new reforms, which are positive for farmers, including unfreezing ELM capital grants – 4,000 applications to be processed. Great progress, but we need bigger, bolder action to truly support farming for nature. 🚨 #NFFN
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Farming can be profitable and nature-friendly, but it needs support. We're joining @RSPB to urge the UK Govt to invest in nature-friendly farming. Help us build a brighter future for wildlife, farmers, and everyone! 🐝 Add your name: ⬇️ action.rspb.org.uk/page/1561…
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#NFFN farmer Clare Hill & researcher Dr Annie Rayner are exploring the benefits of dual-purpose chickens - hens for eggs and roosters for meat. It gives greater value to male chicks, which are usually culled in egg-laying systems. 🐣🐓 Read more: ow.ly/rifW50V3y02
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"We chased the targets the dairy industry set - more cows, more milk, more investment… and repeat. We were desperately unhappy.” 🐄 In this 'Voices from the Fields' piece, dairy farmer Lucy shares her story of stepping off the treadmill. 💚 Read more: ow.ly/QFcw50V3tzY
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The Scottish Government has pledged £46 million to support agriculture, but with 70% of funding going to basic payments, there’s little incentive for real change. We’re calling for more support for farmers leading on climate action.📢 Read more: ow.ly/VzTN50V2VzK
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British farmers and growers are still relying on expensive and harmful artificial fertilisers and peat. We’re calling on the Government to support access to high-quality, affordable compost. Read our joint statement: enrichtheearth.co.uk/changin… #NFFN
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At The Lakes Free Range Egg Co. in Cumbria, solar panels power the chicken sheds - reducing emissions - while also sheltering chickens and creating grazing space for sheep ☀️🐔 A win-win for sustainability? Read more: ow.ly/JYm950UXOlp
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Join @RSPBHopeFarm for an insightful discussion on managing wildflowers to boost farmland wildlife and sustainable food production! Hear from experts in the field. Register below 🌷🐝👇 rspb.zoom.us/webinar/registe…
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Join us for hands-on demonstrations, a Q&A session, and learn how grazing collars can transform your farm business! 📅 28th February 📍 Tyddyn Isaf Farm, Bangor Book now : ow.ly/w5YB50UQlt4
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In collaboration with @PlantlifeCymru 🌿
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Originally discouraged from farming,  Sam traveled and rediscovered her passion in New Zealand 🐑. Now at Glanllyn Farm, she swapped maize for livestock, upgraded water systems, sowed herbal leys & began rotational grazing for resilience. 👉Read more ow.ly/rpIH50UXJra
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Join us for an insightful evening where we dive into how integrating trees, hedges, diverse pastures, and smart grazing management can boost livestock health and reduce your farming costs. Hear from expert speakers in the field 🙌🗣️ Book now: ow.ly/cON750USgv7 🎟️
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Defra's Land Use Framework for England addresses competing demands on land. A 12-week consultation is now open. You can find more info here - why it’s needed, what it says about farmland, and what happens next. ow.ly/OuYr50UTTH7
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🌿 Join internationally renowned expert Dan Kittredge for an interactive workshop on nutrient density, bionutrition, soil health & more! 🙌 NFFN members get 10% off (£166.50 instead of £185). 🚨Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best 🚨tickettailor.com/events/natu…
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Don't miss this free event! @LinesMartin our CEO, will share practical strategies for reducing pesticide use, boosting farm resilience, and improving soil health and water quality. 🌳
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🌱 FREE event on Integrated Pest Management🌱 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/59y4sacn 📅 Thurs, 13 Feb ⏰ 5:30-8:00pm 📍 Chearsley Village Hall Learn how IPM can boost farm resilience, protect soil health & improve water quality by reducing pesticide runoff. 🌿💧🐟
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A recent roundtable event brought together @RachelGilmourLD MP for Tiverton and Minehead, and a group of nature-friendly farmers. Hosted by Holly Purdey, the event addressed issues like financial struggles and agri-environmental schemes. Learn more here: ow.ly/8jsP50UQiqw
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Jon Thornes, @southormsby , describes his journey with the Nature Friendly Farming Network as transformational. “The support, insights, and shared experiences from this incredible community have helped me realise that farming with nature isn’t just possible, it’s essential" 🌿
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