GWCT News Blog

GWCT Director of Policy Alastair Leake responds to a recent article in The Guardian that discusses the role of modern farming in the decline of bird and insect populations.

GWCT soil scientist Felicity Crotty congratulates the government for highlighting the importance of healthy soil, both for agriculture and the environment.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is excited about the Government’s new 25 Year Environment Plan. What is noticeable is the sheer volume of recommendations which were exactly what we advocated.

We welcome the Minister’s speech and hope to work closely with him and his department on the topics raised in it. Specifically, the need to reduce red tape for farmers, the absolute priority of addressing our soil health in the UK and the assurances given to farmers that their subsidies would continue but would focus more on rewarding environmentally beneficial farming practices.

With the United Kingdom’s farming policy up for discussion this autumn, it is essential that we take stock of what works and what needs improvement. James Swyer explains why.

Read our letter to The Times, written in response to a recent piece by Matt Ridley on the Government’s decision to end neonic use entirely.

We respond to a recent piece in The Guardian about the dramatic long-term decline in flying insects in nature reserves across Germany.

The very first GWCT and Natural England Farmer Clusters Conference took place at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 12 October 2017. You can see how the day unfolded here.

We're hosting our very first Farmer Clusters Conference on 12th October where you will have the chance to hear first-hand accounts of running a Farmer Cluster and the opportunities it provides. A range of farmers, facilitators and advisors will be speaking at the conference, with Sir John Lawton delivering the keynote address.

We're hosting our very first Farmer Clusters Conference on 12th October where you will have the chance to hear first-hand accounts of running a Farmer Cluster and the opportunities it provides. A range of farmers, facilitators and advisors will be speaking at the conference, including James Phillips of Natural England.