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What Is the "Hungry Gap" & Why Farmland and Garden Birds Need Your Help.

Monday, 26th of October 2026

If you’ve ever walked the land or looked out across the garden in late winter or early spring, you’ll notice something quiet. The festive rush is over, the weather is often at its worst and local wildlife looks noticeably thin on the ground.

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yellowhammer bird in winter 'hungry gap'

SFI AHW2 & AB12 Supplementary Winter Bird Food: A Guide for Farmers & Landowners

Monday, 26th of October 2026

If you're managing land under DEFRA’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) or Countryside Stewardship schemes, you'll already know that autumn means getting your winter management sorted. For anyone on SFI Option AHW2 or Countryside Stewardship Option AB12,

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Why Autumn is Your Final (and Best) Chance to Fix or Overseed Your Lawn This Year

Tuesday, 20th of October 2026

If your lawn took a beating over the summer from heavy foot traffic, the heatwave or pet wear & tear, you might be tempted to wait until next spring to fix it.

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Why October is Your Final Window to Sow Wildflower Seed This Year

Tuesday, 20th of October 2026

If you’ve been planning to convert a patch of lawn, garden border, paddock margin, or unused land into a thriving wildflower haven, this is your final call.

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Secured Your SFI Agreement? Here’s How to Establish Your Herbal and Legume Leys This Autumn

Monday, 28th of September 2026

For those who have successfully navigated the application windows, attention is now turning from paperwork to practical delivery. Getting your agreement confirmed is a major milestone, but the real work starts when you turn your focus to establishing those

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