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Why farming matters and what you can doFarming is of fundamental importance for wildlife. Farmland provides breeding and feeding habitats for birds and other animals and plants. Three-quarters of the land in the UK is farmed, and food production is a vital activity on which we all depend. Since World War II, farming policy has encouraged large-scale, efficient food production, often at the expense of wildlife. In many areas of the UK, populations of farmland birds are in big trouble. The RSPB believes that we can develop agricultural and trade systems that meet our need for food without reducing the benefits of farming for wildlife. |
Nature of Farming AwardJudges have whittled down the hundreds of entries to a shortlist of four farms. The hardest part, choosing the winning farm, is down to you. Read the profiles on the four finalists to find out about their farms and how they are helping wildlife - and then vote for your favourite!  In 1999, we bought a working lowland arable farm, Hope Farm, in Cambridgeshire. Run as a commercial enterprise, we use Hope Farm to give hands-on demonstrations of how farming can benefit birds and other wildlife without farmers losing income. Your gift today will help us continue testing the introduction of new wildlife friendly farming techniques. 
Gift donations for Hope FarmThe generosity of our supporters is vital, and Hope Farm relies on regular gift donations to help with its work. 
Hope Farm diaryKeep up to date with the goings on at Hope Farm by logging onto the blog. Farmer spotlight
We need your supportBecome a member and support the RSPB's work to find wildlife-friendly methods of farming
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This website has case studies of farmers managing habitats for wildlife, a discussion forum for farmers to ask any questions on farm management for wildlife conservation and a library of information on farm wildlife conservation with links to other relevant websites.
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