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<p>Conservation Grade reports that approximately 86 farmers are currently accredited
and approximately 20 are waiting to establish a commercial relationship. This information
is not held by Defra.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Fair to Nature is part of Conservation
Grade, an independent, non-profit accreditation organisation that establishes commercial
relationships between farmers and customers. Membership of Conservation Grade requires
standards to be maintained for biodiversity benefits. Fair to Nature have undertaken
their own trials demonstrating benefits for a range of biodiversity species, notably
bumblebees, small mammals and farmland birds. Although independent, the scheme requirements
are similar in scope to our supported agri-environment schemes, that have been shown
to deliver outcomes for biodiversity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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