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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
Beef and Sheep Farming Matters (postcard)
We are supporting a campaign by the National Farmers' Union: Why Beef and Sheep Farming Matters. The postcard 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. You can download the postcard to print out.
  • Postcard
  • 2pp, A6
  • November 2007
  • PDF (301Kb)
New Beyond the Pillars

Wildlife and Countryside Link's policy perspective on the future of the CAP

This document sets out the radical proposals of the Wildlife and Countryside Link coalition of leading environmental groups (including CPRE) to transform the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The report proposes replacing the CAP with a single European Sustainable Land Management Policy - existing farm support payments would be phased out and replaced with support for positive land management to help underpin profitable farm businesses and prosperous rural communities.

  • Report
  • A4, 12pp
  • March 2008
  • PDF (1.5Mb)
New 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
Valuing the Land

Planning for the best and most versatile agricultural land

Strong protection of agricultural land has been the bedrock of national planning policy for over 50 years. At a time of policy flux, this report by consultants Green Balance, reveals how the policy works in practice and identifies the need for a new approach to valuing our land and soil resources.
  • Report
  • A4, 82pp
  • September 2000
  • ISBN: 1 902786 26 2
  • £20.00
Cover: Valuing the Land: planning for the best and most versatile agricultural land
Valuing the Land (Report)

Seminar report

A report of a seminar organised by CPRE and the Countryside Agency to discuss how land should be valued and protected in the future. The report reviews the current system which aims to protect Best and Most Versatile (BMV) agricultural land, assesses its strengths and weaknesses, and makes a number of recommendations for a new way forward.
  • Report
  • A4, 16pp
  • September 2000
  • ISBN: 1 902786 28 9
  • Free with SAE

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