The benefits of Integrated Farm Management

To do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons

providing high productivity with a low environmental impact.
tangible financial benefits delivered through better attention to detail, across the whole farm
being prepared for future challenges and keeping ahead of legislation
finding new and more effective and innovative ways to improve business performance

maintaining and enhancing the wildlife value and character of the countryside and landscape.
reducing the risk of pollution
monitoring and demonstrating improvements in the quality of soil, water, air, wildlife habitats and landscape

Reaching out and connecting with the public and the food industry, through Open Farm Sunday and a national network of
demonstration farms that are open all year round for visits
providing sustainable choices for consumers in the market place with LEAF Marque
building up public understanding, knowledge and trust in farming and the countryside

the LEAF Marque, bringing consumers food produced by farmers who are committed to improving the environment
providing added value opportunities for farm businesses through the LEAF Marque

delivering! From environmentally responsible farming to connecting with consumers and efficient management of regulations and processes government are confident in the ability and commitment of LEAF farmers practising IFM
offering a practical, achievable and realistic farming approach that can be adopted by the majority of farmers as a natural extension of their farm practices.
providing a positive way of addressing the issues facing governments and agriculture throughout Europe and globally.