Mark Varney

Head of @FairtoNature at RSPB @Natures_Voice
Passionate about nature friendly and regenerative farming, sustainable food & beverage.

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

Looking forward to it

[The Crowd @thecrowd]

Joining us at the #RegenerativeBusinessSummit is @Mark_Varney, Head of @FairtoNature at the RSPB @Natures_Voice. We're looking forward to Mark’s insights on the shift towards #regenerative #farming and #food.

See the full programme: https://t.co/oY1i403CHG

#RegenerativeFuture

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

Absolutely love this

[Dylan Jardon 🌈 @DylanJardon]

"Perfection is impossible.

In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches.

But what percentage of points did I win?

54%

In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half the points they play.

When you lose ever second point on average, you learn not to dwell on every shot.

You teach yourself to think:
'Okay, I double faulted...it's only a point.'
'Okay, I came to the net and I got passed again...it's only a point.'

Even a great shot, an overhead backhand smash that ends up on ESPN's top 10 playlist – that too is just a point.

Here's why I'm telling you this.

When you're playing a point, it has to be the most important thing in the world. And it is.

But when it's behind you, it's behind you.

This mindset is crucial – because it frees you to fully commit to the next point with intensity, clarity, and focus."

–@rogerfederer

[Martin Lines @LinesMartin]

For #WorldEnvironmentDay, I shared with @FarmersGuideUK how nature is the backbone of farming. Healthy soil biology and pollinators not only cut costs but make farming more sustainable. By valuing nature, we can unlock its full potential for our farms. 🌿🌍👇

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

@AdamBlackmore Brilliant!!! Thanks guys. These have been outstanding all season. Was thinking this morning that what we really need is a pre-game pod.... and there you go. #COYR #UTS

[James Murray @James_BG]

Two reports today on climate change making winter rainfall more intense and the knock on impact on agricultural yields. This is precisely what climate scientists have been warning would happen and it really does deserve more attention. https://t.co/SiVDhqg1Da

[Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 @DeborahMeaden]

The need to protect and restore nature is something businesses and employees cannot afford to ignore. I am proud to support the launch of #NaturesWorkforce - join the conversation for change today. 
@nationaltrust @wwf_uk @Natures_Voice #saveourwildisles
Video link: https://t.co/EZFmgObNYT

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

Very interesting thread here explaining why our fruit self sufficiency seems low- arguably with some justification (we eat a lot of grapes and bananas) and some potential over-claim (should cider apples be classed as a fruit in this context...). Thanks @tommlancaster

[Tom Lancaster @tommlancaster]

FRUIT! 🍏🍐🍌🍓🍒🍊

The government say we only produce 17% of what we eat

They're not wrong, but as a figure it reveals a lot about how we measure food security

And the headline number is really a story of apples, bananas, cider and strawberries

Here's why...🧵

[Megan Tatum @1988_megan]

How did carbon reporting get controversial? Any F&B suppliers, retailers or sustainability experts that can help me answer this question please email me (in bio) asap #journorequest

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

Brilliant start to Sustainable Food Systems from @sallyuren @Forum4theFuture Beware False choices! Insistence on having the perfect data before taking action resonates. E.g. we know what we need to do to reverse #biodiversity loss on uk farms

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

Insightful as ever @lorddeben @ORFC we have to make the existing system work to get to more sustainable future. Don't wait around for technology to fix things

[Joanna Blythman @JoannaBlythman]

💯

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

And it is marvellous to be partnering with you @FairtoNature @Natures_Voice

[Farm Wilder @FarmWilder]

We’re delighted to be partnering with Fair to Nature on our online meat sales. 3 of our farms are already certified by them and its great to be collaborating with RSPB on this.

[Kate Bradbury 🏳️‍🌈 @Kate_Bradbury]

I'm so grateful to @lizbonnin

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

ICYMI this is really amazing

[Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall @HughFW]

If you want to hear how we solve the #ClimateCrisis, and whether this government is up to the job, then don’t miss this. And what a great pleasure it’s been to work alongside the awesome @maryportas and the brilliant @Kevin_McCloud 🙏🏼🌍

[Mark Varney @Mark_Varney]

UK food businesses must take urgent action to protect biodiversity in @TheGrocer this week because #withoutnaturethereisnofood https://t.co/AfDDDdq9Lh

[FWAG East @FWAGeast]

It's always great when we spot our members being highlighted in the media. The Mee Family, making a fantastic appearance in the Harvest episodes of @BBCCountryfile, and Stewart, from G's Fresh, discussing the importance of farmland conservation & good policy in the RSPB Magazine.

[Nature Friendly Farming Network @NFFNUK]

How Dung Beetles Help Farmers 💩

🗓️Wed 31 May
⏰ 11am - 3pm

Join dung beetle enthusiast Claire Whittle @DrDowhittle to learn about the importance of dung beetles in livestock health, parasite control and farm ecological health.

Book➡️https://t.co/KiU0SP0xvF