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There are a variety of things farmers can do to make their business more efficient and greener. Find out more about what you can do.

  • Campaign for the Farmed Environment

    The Campaign for the farmed environment was launched on 5 November 2009. Find out about the Campaign and our involvement.

  • Best Farming Practices

    Practical ideas to help you reduce costs, while protecting soil and water.

  • Combating floods – advice for farmers and agricultural landowners

    How to reduce flood risk on your land.

  • Cross compliance

    Find out about the main elements of cross compliance.

  • Environmental stewardship

    Environmental stewardship encourages farmers to apply their land management skills and make improvements on their farms that will benefit the environment for people and wildlife.

  • Good farming, better environment

    This report shows there are some real success stories in the farmed environment. Read what these are and what improvements still need to happen.

  • Invasive species

    Advice on how to manage invasive species and when you need to notify us if using pesticides or herbicides in or close to water.

  • Save Water

    All farms and horticultural businesses use water, but do you know how much you use and how much it costs?

  • Soils

    Here you can find a practical guide to soil assessment which can help you increase income and save money. We've developed Thinksoils in consultation with farmers, soil surveyors and agricultural advisors to provide advice on good soil management.

  • Catchment sensitive farming

    Catchment Sensitive Farming is a proactive approach to diffuse pollution. Reducing agricultural sources of pollution within river catchments, through land management practices, we can ensure emissions to water are consistent with ecological requirements.