Liz Truss's 'destructive' plans have angered environmental groups – here's why

Environmental groups have criticised the government’s approach to nature – but what is this approach and why is it concerning?

Caitlin Lewis, PhD Student in Ecology and Agri-Environmental Research, University of Reading • conversation
Sept. 30, 2022 • ~7 min

How should the British countryside look post-Brexit? We asked the public

A new survey serves up a tall order for UK agricultural policy outside the EU.

Niki Rust, Environmental Social Scientist, Newcastle University • conversation
April 14, 2021 • ~5 min

UK Agriculture Bill: how farming and forestry could co-exist happily

Alternative farming models, like wood pasture grazing, would allow the UK government to maintain food production while regenerating ecosystems.

Stephen Hall, Emeritus Professor of Animal Science and Visiting Lecturer, Estonian University of Life Sciences, University of Lincoln • conversation
Dec. 2, 2020 • ~6 min

EU subsidies benefit big farms while underfunding greener and poorer plots – new research

The €24 billion spent supporting farm incomes in richer regions could more than cover the EU's Biodiversity Strategy.

Mark Brady, Associate Professor in Agricultural and Environmental Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences • conversation
Aug. 21, 2020 • ~7 min

Five reasons environmentalists should oppose Britain's agriculture bill

Public money for public goods sounds great, but the reality could look very different.

Elise Wach, Doctoral Researcher (CAWR), Research Advisor (Institute of Development Studies),, Coventry University • conversation
July 1, 2020 • ~8 min

Five reasons environmentalists should oppose the agriculture bill

Public money for public goods sounds great, but the reality could look very different.

Elise Wach, Research Advisor, Institute of Development Studies, Coventry University • conversation
July 1, 2020 • ~8 min

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