Agriculture Bill returns with positive focus for nature and climate
Today marks the return of the landmark Agriculture Bill to Parliament.
Today marks the return of the landmark Agriculture Bill to Parliament.
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.
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…
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We are one of the most nature depleted countries on the planet. If the Government is serious about its ambition to finally turn the tide on nature’s decline, action must start at home.
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 Government are failing to deliver sustainable agriculture that addresses the nature and climate crises.