Advice for farmers

Find out how to help birds on farmland and manage farm habitats to benefit wildlife. Plus, use our postcode look-up to find out which birds you might find on your farm and information for English farmers on how to make the most of the Entry Level Scheme.

Helping farmland wildlife

Much of the UK's wildlife is dependent on farming. In this section we provide detailed information on what they require and how to encourage them on your farm. More...

Managing farmland for wildlife

Farm habitats can be managed to benefit birds and other wildlife. Use the links to find detailed information on how to manage your farm to encourage wildlife. More...

Neil Dobson, Midlands regional winner of the RSPB's Nature of Farming Award

Management ideas

Get year-round advice and tips for helping and encouraging birds and wildlife on your farm. More...

Agriculture around Lough Foyle, set-aside at Black Brae

Find your local adviser

The RSPB now has a network of advisers able to help with conservation management of farmland for birds. Find your local adviser... More...

Economics of wildlife-friendly farming

You can make more money growing seed crops for birds or nectar crops for insects than growing wheat. Smiths Gore have done the sums on the measures used on the RSPB’s Hope Farm to reverse farmland bird declines. More...

Events

Find out about farming events, practical advice clinics and seminars in England. More...