How the RSPB farm is balancing nature-friendly farming with productivity

After taking over Hope Farm in 2000, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is using the land as a testbed to demonstrate how farmers can transition to more nature-friendly practices while remaining commercially profitable.

01 April 2023 • 6 min read

How the RSPB farm is balancing nature-friendly farming with productivity

After taking over Hope Farm in 2000, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is using the land as a testbed to demonstrate how farmers can transition to more nature-friendly practices while...

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