The Environmental S Scheme encourages farmers to balance agriculture with conserving biodiversity. For example, allowing plants to grow around fields.

The Environmental S Scheme is a program that promotes the coexistence of farming and biodiversity conservation. It encourages farmers to let plants grow around their fields, for instance. This approach not only helps to maintain a diverse ecosystem, but it also contributes to the beauty of the landscape and can even benefit the crops themselves. Here's how it works:

1. The farmer signs up for the scheme, agreeing to follow certain guidelines for managing their land in a way that supports biodiversity.

2. The farmer then allows plants to grow around their fields. These plants can serve as habitats for various insects, birds, and other wildlife, which can help to control pests and pollinate crops.

3. The farmer maintains this balance between agriculture and conservation, regularly checking to ensure that the plants are growing well and that wildlife is thriving.

4. In return for their efforts, the farmer may receive financial support from the scheme, helping to offset any potential loss of income from not using every available space for crops.

5. Over time, the hope is that this approach will lead to healthier, more sustainable farming systems, benefiting both the environment and the farmers themselves.