Vitacress, a CHAP member, has teamed up with LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HIWWT) to launched Vitacress Farm Excellence with LEAF Marque certification.
The news was announced earlier this month, on World Environment Day.
The certification is an outcome-based approach to measuring environmental improvements through ecological appraisals and surveys, individually tailored conservation management plans and bespoke LEAF Sustainable Farming Review Reporting with KPIs and action plans for continuous improvement.
It aims to ensure that Vitacress’ farming techniques across leaf crop, protected growing and aquaculture are taken to the next level in sustainable farming and are ready for the expected agricultural and environmental legislative changes.
Leah Mathias-Collins, Vitacress Environment Manager, who pioneered the new programme, said: “This approach will help us to ensure the sustainability of the natural resources on which we depend and play our part in addressing the ecological and climate crisis. The Vitacress scheme is unique in the working partnership between key experts in their fields.”
Lucy Redmore, Technical Coordinator at LEAF added: “Vitacress Farm Excellence is an exemplary demonstration of a company making a firm commitment to the delivery of more sustainable farming, including water, energy and waste management, pollution control, crop health and protection as well as community engagement.”
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