Making public goods pay – new research shows that at least £3 billion is needed to support nature-friendly farming in the UK
By Ellie Brodie of The Wildlife Trusts, Marcus Gilleard of National Trust, and Alice Groom of RSPB.
Blog: Farming
Amy Lewis
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A new Agriculture Bill
Tomorrow in Parliament MPs will debate the UK’s first Agriculture Bill for more than 40 years. It’s a big day for farming – and for wildlife.
Government launches ‘green Brexit’ consultation on future for food, farming and the environment
Blog by Ellie Brodie, Senior Policy Manager, The Wildlife Trusts
What next for farming? Wildlife Trusts launch policy proposals
Ellie Brodie, Senior Policy Manager, outlines The Wildlife Trusts’ policy proposals for the future of farming and land management in England.
Meeting Bees Needs in the Countryside: the Jordans Farm Partnership
Much has been said in recent years about the decline of our wild bee populations - and for good reason.
Conserving our soils
A guest blog by Ross Murray President of the Country Land & Business Association (CLA). In this blog Ross discusses how to improve the way we manage our soils and restore them to good health…
Lower Smite and the future of farming
Caroline Corsie, senior land advisor at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, enjoys being based at Lower Smite Farm, a 65ha mixed farm between Worcester and Droitwich. An average size for a…