Farms are now frontline defences against climate breakdown. They’re managing water, rebuilding soil, storing carbon, and creating habitats - all while producing food. That’s the kind of farming we need today.
— Martin Lines, CEO, Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)
The Challenge
Let’s be honest, tackling biodiversity loss is a big scary problem that can feel overwhelming. Scientists are saying something needs to be done but how can we as ordinary people make an impact on such a huge and complicated issue?
As custodians of the countryside it’s farmers who are going to be fundamental in creating sustainable agricultural systems. But for many farmers - like Derek Banbury - the realities of managing a farm and nature can feel like a challenge. And as the film title reveals, conversations around farming, land use and nature can divide opinion. However they can also be transformative and this is where the film can be come a tool for good..
Around the release of the film our impact goal is to help nature by helping farmers first.
To shine a light on the challenges and marginalisation many farmers are experiencing.
To identify opportunities for change.
To highlight success stories, sign-post to resources & create spaces that encourage connection and conversation.
Taking Action Together
As many regenerative and organic farmers across the UK are proving, nature friendly farming is possible and can make a difference. Our hope is that the film can help to create momentum and support for farms that aren’t already on this trajectory.
Our ambition is to host at least 600 impact screenings in villages and on farms across the country. Taking the film to farmers where they are. And you can help us by:
Signing up to our email list to support screenings
Following us on social media & getting involved in the conversation: Instagram Facebook X
Donating to our Crowdfunder
Catalyzing discussions in rural farming locations has the potential to inform farming practices; policy change and decisions that will ultimately impact biodiversity loss, soil health and the future of food security for us all.
Derek vs Derek explores the perspective of conventional farmers living who live next door to a maverick ex-farmer who challenges their thinking at every turn. These tussles offer a rare opportunity to encourage difficult conversations at a grassroots level with farming communites who are often overlooked and under-represented.