Free signs for farmers taking part in Campaign for the Farmed Environment

Farmers and land managers across England are being offered free signs to show they are protecting the environment and wildlife on their farms to support the Campaign for the Farmed Environment (CFE).

The new signs, which are being supported by Syngenta, can be used by farmers and land managers to indicate they are putting in place key target options in Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) and campaign voluntary measures.

Since its launch a year ago the campaign has been endorsed by the wider industry and Syngenta have been particularly keen to show their support as the CFE strives to achieve environmental outcomes shared by their own project, Operation Pollinator.

Farmers involved in Operation Pollinator are already doing their bit for the Campaign by establishing and managing pollen rich habitat in key locations on their farms. Many of the measures and options promoted by the CFE and Operation Pollinator alike are margins near to public footpaths so the signs will also help the public understand why these wildlife areas exist.

Luke Gibbs, head of public affairs at Syngenta said: A sustainable farming system, balancing production with the need to safeguard and enhance the farmed environment sits at the heart of Syngentas approach to agriculture. We are delighted to provide these signs to promote to the public the work being done by farmers through the CFE to get this balance right.

Over 60 beacon farmers supporting the Campaign on the ground will be the first to receive a farm sign. However, all farmers and land managers can request their own sign by emailing cfeonline@nfu.org.uk or calling 024 76858 536 and providing details of how they are taking part in the CFE.

• Campaign for the Farmed Environment partners are the NFU, the Country, Land and Business Association, the Agricultural Industries Confederation, the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group, the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Linking Environment and Farming, Defra, Natural England, the Environment Agency and the RSPB. They have been joined by the Association of Independent Crop Consultants and the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers to create a powerful national partnership.
• Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with more than 25,000 employees in over 90 countries dedicated to its purpose of bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to customers it helps to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.
• More information on Operation Pollinator can be found at www.operationpollinator.com
• The Campaign website www.cfeonline.org.uk – provides useful information about the Campaign targets, themes and voluntary measures. It also highlights activities at a local level including co-ordination details, a diary of events and details of Beacon Farms.
• To find out more about the campaign visit www.cfeonline.org.uk , email cfeonline@nfu.org.uk or call 02476 858536.