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A Charter for Soil
This charter suggests changes to soil management, policy and practice that will give soil the protection it deserves as an essential natural resource.
  • Leaflet
  • August 1998
  • Free with SAE
CPRE's policy on food and farming
Farming is of national strategic importance, in terms of primary production of food, energy and commodities, through its crucial role in managing water and soil resources and in shaping and managing landscape and habitat. The rich character of the English countryside is largely derived from farming and the future of agriculture will play a major role in determining its future. The farming community retains professional knowledge and a skill base which will be vital to the future of productive land management in the future.
  • Policy position statement
  • A4, 1pp
  • July 2008
  • PDF (1.7Mb)
Farm Diversification

Planning for Success

Planning for success argues that the key to successful farm diversification schemes is not a relaxation of the planning system but sound business planning and the use of the distinctive qualities of its rural location. The report outlines the elements of a new strategy for farm diversification that can bring real benefits for farmers and the wider countryside.
  • Report
  • A4, 24pp
  • May 2000
  • ISBN: 1 902786 25 4
  • £3.50
Farming Futures (leaflet)

What future do we want for farming?

Full colour campaign leaflet which demonstrates the wider role of farming beyond food production. It shows that a diverse and attractive countryside depends on a future for farming that is not only economically viable but also sees the environment as an opportunity not an obstacle. Three case studies highlighted.
  • Leaflet
  • A5, 8pp
  • February 2001
  • ISBN: 1 902786 20 3
  • Free with SAE
Living landscapes

Hidden costs of managing the countryside

What does it cost to maintain England's beautiful, diverse farmed landscapes, and who does the work? A survey in May 2005 by the National Farmers' Union and CPRE has come up with a first estimate for the cost of the landscape management work undertaken by England's farmers. Our research findings are revealed in this new joint report, which makes a strong case for continued public support for farming in return for the work needed to maintain a beautiful countryside for the benefit of us all.
  • Report
  • A4, 52pp (summary version 6pp)
  • July 2006
  • PDF (1.5Mb)
  • Summary PDF (383Kb)
Soil – the Essential Resource
This beautifully illustrated A2 colour poster depicts the variety of soil types across England and highlights the many different uses of soil. It also identifies where soil is under threat and outlines the ways in which it can be better protected.
  • Poster
  • A2
  • January 1998
  • Free with SAE
Why Beef and Sheep Farming Matters (leaflet)
We are supporting a campaign by the National Farmers' Union: Why Beef and Sheep Farming Matters. The campaign launched in November 2007 is urging stores to ensure that UK farmers receive a fair price for beef and sheep, without this much needed support the livelihood of farmers and the work they do in maintaining the character of the countryside could be at risk. This leaflet explains why beef and sheep farming matters for consumers, farmers and the countryside and what you can do.
  • Leaflet
  • 1/3 A4, 9pp
  • November 2007
  • PDF (1.1Mb)

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