Advice for farmers

Find out how to help birds on farmland and manage farm habitats to benefit wildlife. Plus, use our postcode look-up to find out which birds you might find on your farm and information for English farmers on how to make the most of the Entry Level Scheme.

Helping farmland birds

Many UK birds are dependent on farming. In this section we provide detailed information on what they require and how to encourage them on your farm. More...

Managing farmland for wildlife

Guidance and advice on how different farm habitats can be managed to benefit birds and other wildlife. More...

Management ideas

Ideas for helping birds and wildlife on your farm. More...

Making the most of Entry Level Stewardship

The Defra Entry Level Stewardship scheme (ELS) gives all English farmers access to funding to manage their farms for the benefit of wildlife. The RSPB, along with the University of Hertfordshire and other conservation groups, has produced interactive software that will help you to make the most of the scheme. Order your copy here. More...