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Initiative’s goal to plant a million trees is ‘thriving’ – NI Water

N.Ireland

Initiative’s goal to plant a million trees is ‘thriving’ – NI Water

NI Water has said that their target to plant one million trees is in sight, as the company’s regreening programme...
UK agri-food charity body aims to ‘unlock potential’ with new strategy

Agri-Business

UK agri-food charity body aims to ‘unlock potential’ with new strategy

The AgriFood Charities Partnership (AFCP) has launched a new strategy aimed at enabling “greater collaboration amongst its members”, in the...
Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall

Environment

Experts warn drought to continue despite recent rainfall

The National Drought Group (NDG) has warned that the current drought, which is affecting many areas in the UK, is...
UK and Brazil launch partnership for fertiliser sustainability

Agri Politics

UK and Brazil launch partnership for fertiliser sustainability

The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact and embrace the economic opportunities of fertilisers....
‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA

N.Ireland

‘Rural crime is more than farm theft’ – MLA

The East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden has said that rural crime must be understood as more than thefts from farms,...
Watch: How UK farmers are fighting fires with rainwater tanks

N.Ireland

Watch: How UK farmers are fighting fires with rainwater tanks

A community rallying together in rural England to help put out a fire on a neighbour’s farm has sparked innovation...
Scottish Organic Producers Association appoints new chair

Rural Life

Scottish Organic Producers Association appoints new chair

Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) has appointed Jean McLean as its new chairperson, following five years working as a director...
Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle

Government

Defra forms all female-led team after reshuffle

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has received two new appointments, following Keir Starmer’s recent reshuffle of...
Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports – BVA

Beef

Urgent action needed to tackle illegal meat imports – BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed concerns over a report indicating that significant volumes of meat are being illegally...
PSNI unveils new campaign to tackle ‘rural crime’

N.Ireland

PSNI unveils new campaign to tackle ‘rural crime’

A new campaign focusing on rural crime, which is led by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and various...
20 NI farms signed up to new initiative to reduce GHG emissions

N.Ireland

20 NI farms signed up to new initiative to reduce GHG emissions

A total of 20 farms in Northern Ireland have signed up to the newly launched initiative, UK Dairy Carbon Network....
Beef industry in Australia to break records in 2025 – report

Agri-Business

Beef industry in Australia to break records in 2025 – report

The beef industry in Australia is on track to break production records in 2025 according to new report. It is...