N.Ireland
NI habitats and species ‘suffering from decades of neglect’ – Muir
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a comprehensive statutory report on Northern Ireland’s implementation of...
Environment
Agri Politics
Farming rules proposals aim to cut pollution and support farmers
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has proposed new rules that aim to help improve water quality,...
Environment
Sheep grazing on ‘unimproved moorland’ emit less methane and CO2 – study
Sheep grazing on moorland emit lower levels of both methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) than those grazing improved grasslands, according...
Environment
Rain warnings issued for number of counties
Status Yellow rain warnings have been issued for a number of counties this week. Met Éireann has issued a rain...
Environment
Could human urine replace inorganic fertilisers?
Human urine could be a better option for fertilising farmland when compared to inorganic fertilisers, according to a new study...
Environment
Water industry receives 'biggest overhaul in a generation' - Defra
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new “once-in-a-generation” plan to overhaul the water system...
Rural Life
Australian farmers fight for their livelihoods following bushfires and floods
Catastrophic bushfires and floods in recent days have left Australian farmers fighting for their livelihoods and thousands of livestock dead....
Environment
Climate report: Years from 2023 to 2025 ‘were exceptionally warm’
Last year was the “third hottest” year on record according to a new report released today (Wednesday, January 14) by...
Environment
Lake District farmers to get funding extension
Farmers and landowners in the Lake District National Park will continue to benefit from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL)...
Environment
New project to explore alternative livestock feeds to reduce emissions
The steak on your plate and the milk in your coffee could soon have a smaller environmental footprint, thanks to...
N.Ireland
Number of snow and ice warnings issued for across the country
Prepare for very cold conditions with severe frosts and wintry showers, as meteorological services have issued a number of weather...
N.Ireland
Snow and ice warning issued for NI
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning has been issued in Northern Ireland. The warning is in place for counties...
Environment
Peatland viruses playing ‘active role’ in ecosystem health – research
Viruses found in peatlands could play a more important role in carbon storage than previously thought and become indicators of...
Agri Politics
NFU Cymru raises sustainable farming scheme with deputy first minister
NFU Cymru has reiterated key areas where it considers the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS) needs to continue to evolve to...
N.Ireland
UK Dairy Carbon Network: Sharing insights to cut emissions
The UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN) is an initiative working with dairy farms across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland...
Environment
Environment Agency: Yorkshire recovering from drought
The Environment Agency has announced that Yorkshire has started moving into drought recovery status as of December 10. This change...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces additional £915k funds for nature recovery projects
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced an additional investment of £915,000 to support nature recovery...
Environment
NI Water indicates temporary halt to farm inspections – UFU
Northern Ireland Water has indicated they will suspend all water-fitting inspections temporarily until they meet with the Ulster Farmers’ Union...
