Agriculture

Chair: Barnaby Coupe, The Wildlife Trusts
Vice Chair: Alice Groom, RSPB

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 participating in and responding to key Government policy initiatives such as follow-up to the Comprehensive Spending Review, the Land Use Framework, Farming Roadmap, SFI reform, Agricultural Pollution Regulation Reform, Farm Profitability Review 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: July 2025