Rise of 'mega-dairies' pushing nature to breaking point
Tighter rules on intensive dairy farms and increased support for farmers to cut pollution, restore nature and build a more resilient sector are urgently needed, say The Wildlife Trusts
The additional funding is a positive step forward, but we must see long-term investment in our natural environment if we are to tackle climate change impacts.
This autumn, ‘unsung hero’ farmers are hard at work giving nature a helping hand for the seasons ahead, providing wildflower strips and supplementary food for birds alongside their usual crops.…