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Shape the future direction of LEAF Marque
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LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a charity that promotes and supports more sustainable farming to create a resilient food and farming system for future generations.
We connect: We connect farmers, innovators and industry to understand best practice sustainable farm management and how it can be applied most effectively to each farm’s unique situation.
We build trust: We provide assurance that growers are farming more sustainably through our independently audited LEAF Marque certification; from the health of their soils to how they engage with local communities.
We educate: Our team of qualified educational specialists work with schools, citizens and farmers across the UK to bring sustainable farming to life, both in schools and on-farm. LEAF promotes more regenerative farming through Integrated Farm Management (IFM). It is a whole farm business approach that uses the best of modern technology and traditional methods.
© LEAF With over 2,000 LEAF Marque growers in over 40 countries, across all continents of the globe, the uptake of LEAF Marque continues to grow.
A significant achievement for our farmers and growers, who continue to champion more sustainable farming through the Integrated Farm Management framework.
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Building on this, one of the major focuses of developing the LEAF Marque Standard (Version 17.0), is making it applicable to all types of producers, in all regions around the world.
It’s enormously valuable for us to hear from our members, farmers, growers, academics, NGO’s and members of the public in this second round of public consultation, so we can shape the future of the Standard and scale up the transition of sustainable farming across the globe.
“LEAF is a listening organisation. We work hard to understand and meet evolving expectations for more sustainable farming, whilst maintaining an assurance system that is also practical, accessible and science based.”- Clare Mike, Director, Technical and Business Development.
Some of the core areas we have proposed changes to include:
- Regenerative farming
- Nutrient management
- Habitat area
- Soil and substrate management
- Crop health and protection
- Protected cropping
- Livestock
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What’s in it for you?
- LEAF are listening – have your say and share your honest views on our proposed changes.
- Your feedback is vital in ensuring our Standard remains auditable, relevant and addresses many of the challenges facing farming businesses today.
- Win a £100 Amazon voucher by completing one of the mini topical surveys!
- Be part of a leading community, shaping the future of farming for a healthy and prosperous planet.
There are various ways to engage in the consultation, through our online survey, watching our webinars, or by email or phone. More information can be found on our website at: leaf.eco
The public consultation closes on the 29th November 2024.