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A standard to support fair and transparent nature markets

Posted by: The Team, Posted on: 31 March 2025 - Categories: Farming across the UK
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Nature markets allow individuals and businesses to pay for the benefits that nature provides, often supporting environmental conservation and restoration efforts. A new standard aims to bring clarity and confidence to nature markets.

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Blending private and public finance 

Posted by: The Green Finance Team, Posted on: 12 March 2024 - Categories: Farming and Countryside Team
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We want farmers and land managers in England to confidently and securely access payments from both the public and private sector for the environmental benefits and food they produce. In this post, we'll give a summary of our work and the initiatives supporting our ambitions in this space.  

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The main livestock diseases affecting farms in England, with links to guidance.

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