Open Farm Sunday survey finds nine in 10 consumers back farming that delivers both food and nature

New research from Leaf, the organisation behind Open Farm Sunday, shows overwhelming public support for farming that produces food while protecting the environment

Lois Pearson

Deputy Digital Editor

05 June 2026 • 2 min read

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Open Farm Sunday 2025 at Laceys Family Farm in High Wycombe

The survey, conducted by Leaf ahead of the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday on Sunday, June 7, captured responses from more than 2,000 people and found that 93% believe it is important for the UK to...

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