To engage with as many farmers as possible in the environmental management of their farms.
To recognise and encourage that sustainable farming is an essential aspect of environmental farming, and has a crucial role in addressing many aspects, such as local produce, traceability and energy costs.
To deliver skills in our advice that helps the farming community to meet legislation. Nutrient balances and management, waste management, renewable resources, cross-compliance and agri-environment schemes such as the countryside management scheme.