13/09/25: Farmland Birds, Wild Summit, Illegal Meat

Populations of birds which live on farmland have declined sharply since the 1970s, although there are signs the rate of decline is now slowing. We visit projects to improve habitats for Nightjars in Staffordshire and Corncrakes on the Isle of Lewis.

This week a Wild Summit bought together voices from all sides of the debate to discuss how to reverse the biodiversity crisis. Farming Today hears from conservationists and farmers, agreeing that current policies are 'fractured'.

The Commons' Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs committee has published a highly critical report claiming that illegal meat imports are increasing and that the authorities don't have adequate resources to tackle the problem.

And, is the appointment of a new Secretary of State for DEFRA a chance to reset the relationship between farmers and the Government?

Presenter: Caz Graham
Producer: Sarah Swadling