A high proportion of declining birds in the UK are dependent on farmland, so we work with farmers to develop and promote farm management that supports them, and with government to develop agricultural policies that support wildlife-friendly farming.

The RSPB & farming

Why farming matters to the RSPB

Three-quarters of the land in the UK is farmed. Food production is a vital activity on which we all depend. More...

Moorland landscape with heather in August

Farmland bird conservation explained

Wildlife-friendly farming really does work. If you're not sure why or how, read our simple guide and find out how you can help reverse the decline of farmland birds. More...

Male reed bunting singing in arable field

Agricultural policy

The day-to-day decisions made by farmers are influenced greatly by UK and European Union agricultural policy. The RSPB campaigns for policies that provide a fair deal for farmers, consumers and wildlife. More...

Harvesting oilseed rape, Essex

Latest news

The search begins to find 2012’s most wildlife friendly farmer in Wales

3 February 2012

The RSPB has launched its annual search to find the farmer that does the most for nature.

Hare in fields

Our work with farmers is kindly sponsored by the EU LIFE+ fund, safeguarding the future of our farmland birds under the EU Birds Directive.

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