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24/09/25: New farmland bird stats, Corn Buntings, precision Plum growing.

Farmland bird populations in England have seen a 'rapid nosedive' over the last 5 years, says the RSPB. It's worried by new government figures.

Farmland bird populations in England have seen a 'rapid nosedive' says the RSPB. It's worried by new Government figures showing an 11% decrease in farmland bird numbers between 2019 and 2024. Meanwhile, farmers in Scotland have been trialling tweaks to conservation scheme options which could help the Corn Bunting.

And, new techniques to make Plum growing more profitable by using resources more efficiently.

Presenter: Anna Hill
Producer: Sarah Swadling

14 minutes

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  • Wed 24 Sep 2025 05:45

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