Environment
Natural England appoints new chairs for 2 committees
Natural England has appointed new chairs for two of its committees – the National Nature Reserves (NNR) Steering Group and...
Environment
Government
Second round of Landscape Recovery scheme to include food criteria
The second round of the Landscape Recovery scheme will see the introduction of a food production criterion for the first...
World News
WMO: Food security warning over soaring temperatures
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned that global temperatures are likely to reach record levels within the next five...
Government
£2.35m in funding to research diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks
An extra £2.35 million in funding has been allocated for the research of diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks. The...
Environment
Extra benefits for communities that agree to wind farms proposed
The UK government has proposed benefit packages for areas that agree to have local onshore wind farms. The Department for...
N.Ireland
NI carbon steering group formed to support agri-food industry
A carbon steering group has been formed in Northern Ireland in recognition that an industry-wide coordinated approach is the most...
Environment
UK to invest £3 million in development of sustainable fertilisers
The UK government has announced that it is investing £3 million in the Global Fertiliser Challenge to develop more sustainable...
Agri-Business
New Holland to establish methane-powered Irish farm
A lot of publicity has surrounded the methane-powered tractor launched by New Holland with the emphasis being on how a...
Agri-Business
NFU urges investment in slurry store covers
Farmers are being urged by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to capitalise on the Countryside Stewardship scheme and apply to...
Environment
Concern over impact of lynx reintroduction on livestock
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has expressed concern over the proposed reintroduction of lynxes to Scotland, highlighting the potential consequences...
Agri-Business
DAERA offers opportunity to visit farms supporting biodiversity
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland is offering farmers the opportunity to travel to...
Environment
58 pesticides detected in Guernsey water so far in 2023
Guernsey Water has confirmed that 58 pesticide detections have been identified in the first three months of 2023. This included...
Environment
New Minecraft game to engage young people on farming and floods
A new Minecraft game launched last week aims to engage young people on flood risk, climate change, farming and biodiversity....
Environment
Record regional fine imposed for environmental offences
One of the largest water companies in the UK has been prosecuted after it failed to prevent discharges into the...
Agri-Business
Yara reports revenue decline in first quarter of 2023
Fertiliser company Yara has reported weaker financial results for the first three months of 2023 compared to a strong first...
Environment
£11 million boost to help preserve Welsh wildlife
Nearly £11 million in new funding has been announced for the preservation of Welsh wildlife by Minister for Climate Change,...
Government
Extension on annual nitrogen limit until October welcome - FUW
A further extension of the implementation date for the 170kg/ha annual nitrogen limit from April 30, 2023 to October 31,...
Environment
Water company fined over £2 million for pollution offences
South West Water (SWW) has been fined over £2 million for a series of environmental offences relating to water pollution...
