Public urged to back climate and nature-friendly farmers

The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts say rivers and hedgerows are at increasing risk as UK Government fails to enshrine basic protection for nature on farms.

Time’s up! Minister urged to help sugar farmers go neonic-free and honour ban as deadline approaches to end reliance on bee-harming chemicals

• UK and devolved governments must invest at least £4.4bn a year in nature and climate-friendly farming to meet environmental commitments.

• The RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts and the National…

A new report reveals a viable business model for farmers to move towards production systems which increase profitability, reduce reliance on external inputs, and contribute to environmental…

Today the Government has announced new payments for farmers which raise serious questions as to whether we’ll see any better environmental outcomes now than the era of the much-derided Common…

Candidates in the Tiverton and Honiton by-election are being urged to pledge their support for nature-friendly farming reforms, as figures reveal the impact unsustainable farming has had locally…

• New report shows how tailor-made farm wildlife plans boost nature

• Poll of Jordans’ oat growers reveals increases in farm wildlife

• Endangered birds benefit such as grey…

Today, the Government has announced further details on two new schemes for rewarding farmers in England for producing food sustainably, while supporting nature’s recovery and tackling climate…

The Government are failing to deliver sustainable agriculture that addresses the nature and climate crises.