N.Ireland
DAERA awards £4m to project focused on sustainable use of slurry
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has awarded a company £4 million to advance sustainable utilisation of...
Environment
N.Ireland
The ‘roadmap’ behind UK dairy sector’s environmental sustainability efforts
The last 18 years have seen the UK dairy sector securing enhanced levels of environmental sustainability across the industry. This...
Environment
Largest farmer-led nature recovery project moves into delivery phase
Farmers across the Cotswolds have officially begun working on what is being described as the UK’s largest farmer-led nature restoration...
Environment
Dunbia advances sustainability plan with new project in UK
Dunbia, which is a division of Dawn Meats, has announced a new phase in its sustainability strategy for UK farmers....
Environment
UFU calls for flexibility on slurry spreading after recent heavy rainfall
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has highlighted the severe challenges that are facing farmers following 28 consecutive days of rainfall....
N.Ireland
NI AD company fined £6,000 after ‘slurry-like’ discharge
A Northern Ireland-based company that runs an anaerobic digestion (AD) facility in Co. Derry has been fined £6,000 after a...
Environment
Beavers to be reintroduced into south-west England
Natural England has issued two further licences to release beavers in south-west England as part of an ongoing government programme...
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...
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...
