Farming
Farming
Farmers are responsible for our unique landscapes.
Photo: © CPRE
The issues:
The future of farming and the countryside
Farms and farmers are at the centre of our countryside. They help maintain the hedgerows, drystone walls, pastures, meadows, woods, and traditional barns that make up the unique character of the English landscape. Livestock farming makes a key contribution to local food networks and to local wildlife habitats.
Update:
Nocton Mega Dairy scrapped
We’ve successfully campaigned with other organisations against the proposals for a ‘mega dairy’ of 3,770 cows run by Nocton Dairies – in a battle that made it clear that the British public does not want to see US-style livestock factory farming.
