FiPL at four: making a difference across protected landscapes

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A flock of white sheep standing and grazing on open moorland, with rolling hills and sparse shrubs in the background under natural daylight

Now in its fourth year, the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is helping farmers and land managers in England’s protected landscapes farm more sustainably while restoring nature, heritage and access to the countryside. This post highlights what collaborative working has achieved.

Animal Welfare Strategy for England published

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A person in farm clothing bends down to stroke a black-and-white calf through a metal feeding barrier, with straw bedding and farm buildings in the background.

The government has today launched a new Animal Welfare Strategy. It sets out a comprehensive programme of reforms to improve the lives of millions of animals across England, from farm animals and pets to wildlife. In this post, we’ll summarise what this means for livestock keepers and the wider rural community.