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Butterflies and farmland

Simple measures you can take to encourage the more common, widespread species of butterflies and moths on your farm.

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Organic Farming Practices

Ways in which you can adjust your organic farm management practices to minimise harm to pollinators and insects that manage pests.

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CAP and Pollinators

Land management practice and policy tips to help implement the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in ways that will benefit pollinators.

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Multi-species leys

Sowing and Management of Multi-species Leys to Encourage Pollinators

Guidance on selecting species and managing leys to benefit pollinators, linking to the LegLink project and Countryside Stewardship options.

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The benefits of managing pollinators for crop production

Practical advice on how we as farmers and growers, can manage pollinators and achieve optimum returns, and pointers for policymakers.

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National Pollinator Strategy

Defra’s National Pollinator Strategy; established to help protect the future of pollinators and ensure their needs are addressed in land and habitat management.

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