GFP environmental crops

Sustainability and profitability can go hand-in-hand. We help growers navigate publicly funded agri-environment schemes available across the UK to access funding opportunities for practices that align with their long-term environmental and business goals.

From supply chain partnership programmes, cross-sector landscape recovery initiatives such as Landscape Enterprise Networks, and water company partnerships, there are a wealth of funding options for growers to consider.

GFP has its own range of grower contracts that reward environmental action and sustainable practice, and we're always looking for new opportunities to help growers increase their earning potential.

Speak to our experts to find out more about private and public funding options.

Alternatively, visit our funding and stewardship section.

From December to April, natural seed sources run low across the UK, leaving farmland birds vulnerable to starvation. Supplementary feeding helps them survive winter and enter spring in peak condition for breeding.

Evidence suggests that many bird species rely on these additional food sources, with growers and land managers seeing positive results for bird populations across their land when supplementary feeding has been actioned.

GFP offers expert guidance and a tailored range of seed mixtures to support supplementary feeding programmes which meet environmental and countryside stewardship requirements and help support on-farm biodiversity.

Speak to our advisors to learn how our range of seed mixtures can boost on-farm biodiversity.

With increasing pressure on UK farming to maximise land productivity, shoot managers are adapting to produce later-season shoot days using smaller areas of traditional game cover crops such as maize and straight kale. As a result, there is greater reliance on cover provided through environmental stewardship schemes.

GFP has an extensive range of game cover straights and mixtures and our team of experts can give tailored advice to meet both sporting and stewardship requirements.

Speak to our team to learn more about how we can help you meet your sporting and stewardship requirements.

Cover crops boost soil health, improve rotations and drive farm efficiency. As the focus on sustainable farming and soil resilience grows, more farmers are integrating them into their cropping plans.

Fast-growing and planted between cash crops, cover crops help improve soil structure, increase organic matter, retain vital nutrients and reduce pollution risks. Their agronomic benefits can also lead to higher yields and financial savings, making them a valuable addition to rotations.

Beyond field benefits, cover crops play a key role in agri-environment schemes, offering growers additional revenue opportunities while supporting sustainable land management.

GFP offers tried and tested cover crop mixtures tailored to different systems, field sizes and locations.

Speak to our team for expert guidance on selecting the best cover crop blend for your farm.

From wildflower margins to pollinator-friendly species, our conservation seed mixtures offer practical solutions to enhance biodiversity and farm sustainability. With access to high-quality, tailored blends, we support growers in delivering environmental benefits while meeting stewardship scheme requirements.

Speak to our advisors to understand how we can support you with your stewardship scheme requirements.

Companion cropping delivers multiple benefits, from natural pest suppression and improved soil fertility to reduced fertiliser reliance. This technique has been widely adopted by growers to mitigate cabbage stem flea beetle damage in oilseed rape and is now gaining broader application across different cropping systems.

With companion cropping now included in the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in England, growers can be financially rewarded for integrating this approach into their rotations.

GFP provide expert guidance on selecting the right companion crop combinations, ensuring growers can maximise yields, improve soil health and optimise nutrient use efficiency.

Speak to our team to find out how we can support you with improving soil health, maximising yields and optimising nutrient efficiency use.

• The varieties used are bred with British farmers in mind

• All grass varieties recommended on NIAB 2020/21 list

• All our mixtures are designed and formulated to ensure continuous improvement for British farming

• Our grass varieties are tried, tested and proven with British farmers.

Please see our Variety Guide for more information.