Managing for a sustainable future: Cropping systems on drained lowland peat

Niab has been working with WWF and Fenland Soil to explore and support more sustainable cropping systems on lowland peat soils. This work follows up work completed in 2023 to explore the future of vegetable production on lowland peat.

This project brought together the best-available knowledge to show how farming practises can adapt to achieve more sustainable cropping systems, alongside other changes in lowland peat landscapes such as peatland restoration and new crops for the bioeconomy in paludiculture systems. Outputs include a guide, 'Managing for a sustainable future; cropping systems on drained lowland peat', to help farmers identify actions that can be taken to better manage cropping systems on these soils for a sustainable future. It gives targeted guidance and brings together information to help plan first steps - download a copy.