Farming Overview

The aim of farming on the Lees Court Estate is to maximise profit by producing crops with the highest quality and yield from a sustainable agricultural system, whilst conserving the natural environment.

The Farm is a member of the Red Tractor Scheme https://redtractorassurance.org.uk/ and LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) https://leaf.eco/

The Red Tractor Scheme is a food quality certification system that ensures food products meet strict standards for food safety, animal welfare, traceability, and environmental protection.

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) https://leaf.eco/ encourages the following of environmental practices and integrated crop management (ICM). ICM is an approach that seeks to optimise agricultural productivity while minimising negative environmental impacts, and it achieves this through a combination of traditional farming techniques and modern sustainable practices. ICM balances the requirements of running a profitable business with responsibility and sensitivity to the environment.

The Farm is also undertaking the Voluntary Initiative https://voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/. This is an initiative for spray operatives to continually develop better management skills and standards in regard to pesticides and fertilisers.