Farmers unite in record-breaking turnout at 2020 bird count

More than 1,500 farmers across Britain overcame challenging weather conditions to make the 2020 Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), which showcased the role of farming in the countryside.

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Farmers unite in record-breaking turnout at 2020 bird count

More than 1,500 farmers across Britain overcame challenging weather conditions to make the 2020 Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC), which showcased the role of farming in the countryside. Taking place from...

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