Wildlife

Wild UK Pollinators Farmland

Supporting farmland pollinators through agri-environment management and evidence-based habitat creation.

Key Facts

Farmland pollinators have declined dramatically alongside wildflower loss
Field margins sown with wildflower mixes provide nesting and foraging habitat for bees and hoverflies
Reduced pesticide use through Integrated Pest Management benefits farmland pollinators
Agri-environment scheme participation correlates with better farmland pollinator communities
Buffer strips around water courses reduce pesticide runoff and provide pollinator habitat

Welfare Considerations

Farmland pollinator welfare depends on access to diverse floral resources and nesting habitat that intensive agriculture has largely removed. Targeted agri-environment management creates conditions where pollinator communities can recover, delivering welfare benefits across diverse invertebrate species.

What You Can Do

Support agri-environment schemes that include wildflower margin and buffer strip requirements
Advocate for pesticide reduction targets in agricultural policy
Engage with farmers on the welfare and production benefits of pollinator-friendly management