Agriculture

Co-Chair: Alice Groom, RSPB
Co-Chair: Gareth Morgan, Soil Association

Link: Niall Watson (Senior Policy Officer)

Update from the group:

The Agriculture Group has been actively engaged in calling for sufficient farm payments under the Government’s ‘Environmental Land Management’ (ELM) schemes to continue the transition to nature-friendly farming. It is currently preparing for key Government policy initiatives such as the revised SFI scheme, the Farm Profitability Review, the revised Environmental Improvement Plan, the Land Use Framework, 25 year Farming Roadmap, Agricultural Pollution Regulation Reform, and the Food Strategy. 

The Agriculture Group works in coalition with other groups on agriculture issues including nitrogen pollution, climate change, circular economy in food systems, animal welfare, access to nature, and building the consensus on food, farming and nature. It also continues to support other Link working groups to promote access to the countryside, and protect natural habitats and wildlife species through nature-friendly farming practices. 

Last updated: November 2025