“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

— Martin Lines, CEO, Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)-

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The Challenge

Let’s be honest, tackling biodiversity loss 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..

Our impact goal is to get the film in front of as many farmers as possible and through our impact campaign to:

  • Shine a light on the challenges and marginalisation many farmers are experiencing.

  • Work with grassroots partners in the farming sector to highlight opportunities for change.

  • Spotlight success stories, sign-post to resources & create spaces that encourage connection.

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Taking Action Together

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As many 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 reach 10,000 farmers across the UK. Taking the film to farmers where they are in the heart of the British countryside. And you can help us by:

Catalysing discussions in 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 - we hope - offer a rare opportunity to encourage difficult conversations at a grassroots level with farming communities who are often overlooked and under-represented.