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Charlotte Smith examines the government's new vision for England's natural environment. As 70% of England is farmed, farmers will play a key role in delivering this vision. But at a time when they are being encouraged to grow more food, should they also be asked to do more for wildlife?

Secretary of State for the Environment Caroline Spelman tells Farming Today more must be done to halt habitat decline and save key species. The White Paper on the Natural Environment introduces some controversial ways of doing this, including 'habitat banking', where developers can build on land which is good for wildlife as long as they invest in wildlife elsewhere.

A trip to a Herefordshire farm illustrates the challenge of increasing food producing while protecting the environment. Jim Egan from the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) explains how farmers can adapt their techniques to benefit the ecosystem.

Presenter: Charlotte Smith; Producer: Angela Frain.