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A Charter for Soil
This charter suggests changes to soil management, policy and practice that will give soil the protection it deserves as an essential natural resource.
  • Leaflet
  • August 1998
  • Free with SAE
Beef and Sheep Farming Matters (postcard)
We are supporting a campaign by the National Farmers' Union: Why Beef and Sheep Farming Matters. The postcard campaign launched in November 2007 is urging stores to ensure that UK farmers receive a fair price for beef and sheep, without this much needed support the livelihood of farmers and the work they do in maintaining the character of the countryside could be at risk. You can download the postcard to print out.
  • Postcard
  • 2pp, A6
  • November 2007
  • PDF (301Kb)
New Beyond the Pillars

Wildlife and Countryside Link's policy perspective on the future of the CAP

This document sets out the radical proposals of the Wildlife and Countryside Link coalition of leading environmental groups (including CPRE) to transform the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The report proposes replacing the CAP with a single European Sustainable Land Management Policy - existing farm support payments would be phased out and replaced with support for positive land management to help underpin profitable farm businesses and prosperous rural communities.

  • Report
  • A4, 12pp
  • March 2008
  • PDF (1.5Mb)
New CPRE's policy on food and farming
Farming is of national strategic importance, in terms of primary production of food, energy and commodities, through its crucial role in managing water and soil resources and in shaping and managing landscape and habitat. The rich character of the English countryside is largely derived from farming and the future of agriculture will play a major role in determining its future. The farming community retains professional knowledge and a skill base which will be vital to the future of productive land management in the future.
  • Policy position statement
  • A4, 1pp
  • July 2008
  • PDF (1.7Mb)
Farm Diversification

Planning for Success

Planning for success argues that the key to successful farm diversification schemes is not a relaxation of the planning system but sound business planning and the use of the distinctive qualities of its rural location. The report outlines the elements of a new strategy for farm diversification that can bring real benefits for farmers and the wider countryside.
  • Report
  • A4, 24pp
  • May 2000
  • ISBN: 1 902786 25 4
  • £3.50
Farming Futures (leaflet)

What future do we want for farming?

Full colour campaign leaflet which demonstrates the wider role of farming beyond food production. It shows that a diverse and attractive countryside depends on a future for farming that is not only economically viable but also sees the environment as an opportunity not an obstacle. Three case studies highlighted.
  • Leaflet
  • A5, 8pp
  • February 2001
  • ISBN: 1 902786 20 3
  • Free with SAE
Living landscapes

Hidden costs of managing the countryside

What does it cost to maintain England's beautiful, diverse farmed landscapes, and who does the work? A survey in May 2005 by the National Farmers' Union and CPRE has come up with a first estimate for the cost of the landscape management work undertaken by England's farmers. Our research findings are revealed in this new joint report, which makes a strong case for continued public support for farming in return for the work needed to maintain a beautiful countryside for the benefit of us all.
  • Report
  • A4, 52pp (summary version 6pp)
  • July 2006
  • PDF (1.5Mb)
  • Summary PDF (383Kb)
Local Action for Local Foods
A campaigners guide to promoting local foods including influencing key players such as local retailers, supermarkets and restaurants; the processes involved; sources of information and how to tailor a local action plan. This guide is best used in conjunction with Sustainable Local Foods.
  • Campaign briefing
  • A4, 16pp
  • May 2002
  • ISBN: 1 902786 57 2
  • PDF (524Kb)
Mapping Local Food Webs

Methodology and survey

Our campaign briefing shows how to use CPRE’s Food Webs survey as an effective campaigning tool, to map the links map the links in local food production, from producer to processor to retailer to community. The results can be used, for example, to oppose inappropriate development by showing its likely impact on the community and local economy.
  • Campaign briefing
  • A4, 12pp
  • May 2002
  • ISBN: 1 902786 56 4
  • £3.50
  • PDF (522Kb)
Soil – the Essential Resource
This beautifully illustrated A2 colour poster depicts the variety of soil types across England and highlights the many different uses of soil. It also identifies where soil is under threat and outlines the ways in which it can be better protected.
  • Poster
  • A2
  • January 1998
  • Free with SAE

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