Farming
Around 70% of the UK’s land is farmed in some way – so how this land is managed has a big impact on wildlife. Explore our work on food and farming.
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A bleak countdown to COP27?
The countdown is on, with one month to go until countries around the world, including the UK, attend international climate negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh, Eygpt – referred to as COP27. These…
MPs warn Government that countryside and farming are at risk
A new report by a parliamentary committee published today warns Government that environmental protections must not be weakened after Brexit. The Wildlife Trusts respond...
Fund wildlife-friendly farming
By supporting farmers to shift towards regenerative, nature-friendly methods, farming has huge potential to deliver a green rural renewal.
Countdown starts to the UK’s biggest nature challenge – 30 Days Wild – this June!
30 Days Wild returns with new and inspiring ways for people to connect with nature
Nature-friendly farming on the Isle of Man
Manx Wildlife Trust have partnered with the Isle of Man Government to deliver a landscape-scale system of farming support across the Crown Dependency.
What happens if there are cuts to nature-friendly farming support?
There is a huge amount riding on the UK Government’s spending review due out in June. Many departments are having their budgets slashed. What if the Defra farm budget - much of which is paying a…
Putting nature back into our countryside
Motivating farmers with pheasant’s eye, pink tractors and rare moths – award-winning farm advisor, Alison Cross is putting nature back into Hampshire… Emma Robertshaw, head of media at The…
Will a new Food Strategy support nature friendly, resilient food and farming?
Farming depends profoundly on nature to deliver safe, sustainable and healthy foods. But the food system beyond the farm gate - the buyers, marketeers, retailers and restaurants – largely drives…
Test your knowledge on nature-friendly farming with our fun quiz!
Test your knowledge on nature-friendly farming with our fun quiz!
Nature in Watercolours at the Naze ‘Colourful Countryside’
This link will open on the Essex Wildlife Trust website.
Discover colour and composition with Vivien McGuinness, painting vibrant watercolour landscapes while learning step-by-step techniques.
Candidates urged to back nature-friendly farming reform as a key issue in local election
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…