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.
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 proposals must trigger change on 70% of land
Today marks the return of the landmark Agriculture Bill to Parliament.
It's time to act. The future of our countryside is being determined by the Agriculture Bill.
Last night’s vote on the Agriculture Bill in the House of Commons saw MPs vote against an amendment previously passed in the Lords to #SaveOurStandards, despite a rebellion of 14 Conservative MPs…
In the Spring of 2019 we expect the third reading of the Government's Agriculture Bill to take place in Parliament, as the Bill becomes closer to becoming law. It will set the direction of…
On the 11th November 2020 the Agriculture Act became law. During the extended parliamentary process, The Wildlife Trusts and many other organisations worked tirelessly to secure the best outcomes…
Ellie Brodie, Head of Land Management, takes a look at how the Agriculture Bill and recent Defra policy statements are stacking up for wildlife and wild places.
The Wildlife Trusts have long campaigned for ambitious laws for nature, and we welcome the new Environment Bill and its ambition. We hope this long-awaited Bill drives real action to tackle the…
Ellie Brodie, The Wildlife Trusts' Head of Land Management, takes a look at Defra’s Sustainable Farm Incentive pilot and the direction of agriculture policy.
As the first ‘Young Person’ on the board of trustees at the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust, Ellie used her time on the Wildlife Trust-led Our Bright Futures programme to gain the experience she…
Abundant fish populations and a thriving marine environment are not only essential for prosperous fishing communities – they are vital for tackling climate change. The Wildlife Trusts therefore…