Farming Today This Week

As the European Parliament backs a report warning that biodiversity loss is costing billions of euros every year, we examine how effectively farm conservation schemes are working. Charlotte Smith visits the Upton Estate in Oxfordshire, which is taking part in both the Higher Level and Entry Level Stewardship programmes. Farming Today has been following the estate's conservation work through the seasons. Charlotte finds out exactly what its manager Rob Allan will be planting to feed the wild birds next winter. She also sees the new homes which have been put up for Upton's burgeoning population of Tree Sparrows. And, wildlife advisor Marek Nowakowski shares his thoughts on how conservation schemes could be made more effective.

Presenter: Charlotte Smith
Producer: Sarah Swadling.