The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT) Allerton Project is partnering with the Environmental Farmers Group (EFG) to create a Knowledge Hub to serve as a resource for farmers looking to enhance their understanding of natural capital markets, sustainable land management, and the latest innovations in nature friendly farming.
The aim is to ensure farmers can gain knowledge on a wide range of environmental farming practices and engage confidently with new sources of funding such as Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), carbon credits, nutrient neutrality and ESG.
Alastair Leake director of the Allerton Project says “Thanks to a donation from the Golden Bottle Trust we were able to set up the Knowledge Hub designed to keep EFG members and the wider farming community up to date with the latest innovations in farming and conservation and help them capitalise on environmental trades. The GWCT Allerton Project has a long history of expertise in researching and demonstrating how profitable farming can work hand in hand with conservation. In addition, GWCT’s subsidiary Natural Capital Advisory (NCA) brings a wealth of expertise on the latest developments in natural capital markets.”
Trusted guidance, cutting-edge research, and expert-led discussions will be delivered through a range of mediums including webinars, podcasts, videos, and briefing notes on the following themes:
- Financing Natural Capital: Exploring private and public funding for environmentally conscious farming.
- Farming and the Environment: Understanding how agriculture interacts with the environment and how farmers can drive positive change.
- Farming Practices: Examining practical methods that enhance business sustainability and environmental impact.
- Project Focus: Showcasing GWCT research projects on farming with nature.
- Environmental Farming Innovations: Highlighting the latest technologies and innovations in sustainable farming.
The first set of resources is now live to view or download and includes recorded webinars exploring the issues of a changing climate and its impact on farming, as well as the potential to harness beneficial invertebrates as part of an Integrated Pest Management Strategy.
Also available are podcasts on Green ESG & Environmental Crediting, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, Soil Carbon Credits and the Woodland Carbon Code as well as briefing notes on Soil Organic Matter and BNG.
EFG board member Colin Smart adds: “We are delighted to able to offer this new programme of resources to farmers and all those involved in land management. Knowledge sharing is increasingly important as navigating complex natural capital markets is very challenging. In my view, it’s worth joining the EFG for the knowledge sharing opportunities alone. By engaging with this content, farmers will not only gain expert insights but can also connect with each other, share firsthand experiences, and discuss environmental changes and trading opportunities.”
Further content is already in development, with a focus on sustainable farming practices, funding opportunities and emerging technologies.
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