How LEAF Marque farmers care for the environment

Leaf Marque farmers care for the environment by:

Using crop rotations to keep the soil in good heart
Carefully managing their hedgerows to provide a variety of habitats and food for wildlife
Using pesticides and fertilisers only when absolutely necessary
Leaving a buffer strip as a wildlife corridor between crops and nearby watercourses
Recycling on-farm waste and conserving energy
Assessing the environmental impact of their farming practices and constantly striving to improve them
for the benefit of the environment
Minimising pollution
Improving water efficiency and quality
Increasing biodiversity: wider field margins, tree planting