N.Ireland
CAFRE rolls out new water quality training for agri-professionals
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has launched their water quality training programme for agri-professionals. The first...
Environment
Schemes
Funding deadline for farming in protected landscapes extended to 2029
The deadline for applications to the Farming in Protected Landscape programme has now been extended for another three years. The...
N.Ireland
DAERA announces plans to ‘strengthen’ regulation of water pollution
Plans to strengthen the enforcement and regulation of water pollution in Northern Ireland have been announced. Department of Agriculture, Environment...
Environment
Dorset farmer fined for failing to comply with slurry notice
A Dorset farmer has been prosecuted by the Environmental Agency (EA) for not increasing his slurry storage to prevent the...
N.Ireland
Integrated pest management a ‘key driver’ for UK agrochemical initiative
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) was established 25 years ago to demonstrate the highest standards of plant protection stewardship. It is...
Environment
Farmers 'under siege' from fly-tipping as incidents shoot up by 9% - CLA
Illegal dumpers are “turning farmland into rubbish tips”, according to the Country and Land Association (CLA). The farming organisation has...
Environment
Pollybell Farm and Flogas to deliver low-carbon LPG alternative
Pollybell Farms and Flogas Britain have announced a strategic partnership to deliver low-carbon, high heat energy for the two million...
N.Ireland
Drinking water quality ‘remains high’ across NI – report
Drinking water quality remains high across Northern Ireland, according to a report. The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), which is responsible...
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...
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...