The home of
nature-friendly farming

The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is a farmer-led membership organisation that supports farmers who want to restore the balance between farming and nature.
Our network is also open to the public and other organisations.

Illustration: Ed Harrison

Nature Friendly Farming Week is coming!🌿

From 19–25 May 2025, we’re celebrating the farmers across the UK who are doing more than growing food — they’re restoring habitats, protecting wildlife, and strengthening local communities. Whether you're a farmer or simply care about food, nature, and climate, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Explore inspiring stories, share your own, or join an event near you and see how farming and nature can thrive together.

Membership is free

By joining, you gain access to:

- Exclusive resources & training (incl. a regular newsletter)

- Policy updates & advocacy opportunities

- Member discounts & special offers

- A community of like-minded individuals

Latest Updates:

News

Northern Irish farming minister learns about soil health and resilience on NFFN farm visit

Northern Ireland
biodiversity
Budget
DAERA
Dairy
Government
low inputs
policy
Voices from the Fields

Andrew McKee on why the grass is greener as a regenerative farmer

Northern Ireland
direct selling
food system
grazing
Livestock
native breeds
ORFC
regenerative farming
Resources

Establishing and maintaining an orchard on a nature-friendly farm

Scotland
Farm Practices
fruit and vegetables
biodiversity
Integrated Pest Management
Diversification
Resources

Tell your MP to back nature-friendly farming

United Kingdom
Campaigns
Budget
Voices from the Fields

Land sparing vs land sharing - Farmer Jon Thornes on rethinking priorities

England
United Kingdom
Land sharing
regenerative farming
whole farm approach
Rewilding
biodiversity
agroecology
agroforestry
News

NFFN calls on farmers in England to count turtle doves

England
biodiversity
wildlife
Resources

SFI24 on pause: What went wrong and what must happen next

England
Policy & Views
Defra
ELM
Environmental Land Management scheme
Farming budget
Government
policy
Events

Nature-Friendly Farming Week 2025

United Kingdom
regenerative farming
agroecology
Resources

How the shock closure of SFI applications has affected nature-friendly farmers

England
Policy & Views
Defra
ELM
Environmental Land Management scheme
Farming budget
Government
policy