Right now is a pivotal moment for nature and farming. The UK Government is considering how to balance budgets ahead of its Comprehensive Spending Review in June. The farming budget – the biggest pot of funding for nature – is in the firing line. But any cut now would be a disaster for nature and farming.

We need more funding for nature-friendly farming, not less

Independent research says the UK Government must increase investment in nature-friendly farming from the £3.5 billion it is now, to £5.9 billion a year. This investment and long-term commitments are vital for all four countries in the UK if we’re going to see our wildlife recover, hit our nature and climate targets and support more resilient food production.