Jersey farmers are being told to meet new standards or have their government subsidies cut.
The Jersey Government is introducing a new plan to help boost the local rural economy, while also protecting the environment.
The international quality control measures are set by an organisation known as LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming,) which promotes sustainable agriculture, food and farming.
Environment Minister, Deputy Steve Luce told ITV News: "We're asking all farmers to sign up to this LEAF mark and this looks at energy savings, biodiversity, nature conservation, community engagement; and all those boxes will need to be ticked in exchange for receiving tax payers' money.
The rural budget will remain the same as last year, with no extra money allocated by the local Government, but farmers said they are relieved it is not being reduced in a tough economic climate.
Peter Le Maistre, President of the Jersey Farmers Union: "We're pleased that the government have accepted that it's important that the standard of growing in the island, in terms of trying to achieve this LEAF mark within three years.
"It is a very big step forward as it will not only help with environmental practise within the island, but it will give us a competitive advantage, I believe, being able to market our potatoes and other crops into the UK."
However, UK farmers get larger subsidies from the government, which the Jersey Farmers Union say puts Jersey farmers at a disadvantage.
