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 Syngenta’s 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.
