Farming subsidies impact biodiversity, creating winners and losers
Farmers in the UK's Peak District face changes in biodiversity due to intensified farming. To understand the link between farm income, land use, and biodiversity, researchers created models for different farm types. Their study on policy effects on birds shows that various farm types and biodiversity indicators react differently to policies like decoupling and agri-environmental schemes. Winners and losers in biodiversity outcomes will result from future policy decisions.