Environment
Defra failing to complete reviews of environment laws - report
Research done by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has concluded that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Environment
Environment
Scotland: Carbon footprint report shows major reduction
The Scottish government published Scotland’s Carbon Footprint: 1998-2019 report this week, which has shown a major reduction in its carbon...
Arable
3 AgTech projects awarded over £9 million in funding
Three farming technology projects are set to receive a share of £9.13 million in government funding aimed at helping them...
Environment
Man wanted for illegal waste activities on Cotswolds farm
A warrant is out for the arrest of a waste offender who participated in illegal waste activities on a Cotswolds...
Environment
Scotland: Wildlife management bill makes way through parliament
A new bill aimed at protecting the environment has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament today (Wednesday, March 2022). It...
N.Ireland
Derry man found guilty of waste offences
A man from Co. Derry, Northern Ireland has been found guilty on three counts of waste offending. 62-year-old Thomas McGlinchey,...
Environment
Environment Agency appoints new chief executive
The Environment Agency has announced the appointment of Phillip Duffy as its new chief executive. Duffy, who joins the agency...
Environment
AD accounts for almost 6% of green electricity in Northern Ireland
Almost 6% of the green electricity produced in Northern Ireland last year was generated by anaerobic digestion (AD) operations. Delegates...
Environment
Fermanagh farmer fined for water pollution
A Co. Fermanagh farmer has been convicted of making a polluting discharge to a waterway and has been fined £750...
N.Ireland
Trash to treasure: Manure could be a sustainable material in the future
Manure could be used in a new way and become a “prospective bio-based and biodegradable material of the future”, according...
Agri-Business
EIT Food outlines ways for livestock industries to reach net zero
A new report published by EIT Food in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN has outlined six recommendations to help the...
Environment
First floating windfarm in Wales approved
The Welsh government has today (Monday, March 13) approved Project Erebus – Wales’ first floating windfarm which will be located...
N.Ireland
Research: Co-locating crops and solar can increase performance
Growing commercial crops on solar farms can both increase commercial food production and improve solar panel performance and longevity, according...
Government
New UK-France deal to bring 'energy security and independence'
A new deal signed today (Friday, March 10) by the UK and French governments will bring “more energy security and...
Agri-Business
Study: Agriculture needs new way to manage pest resistance
Dr. Matthew Tinsley, a senior lecturer at the University of Stirling, has said that the agricultural sector needs to “be...
Environment
Defra makes 3 appointments to Natural England board
Ministers with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have today (Thursday, March 9) appointed three new members...
Environment
51% of NI’s electricity came from renewable sources in 2022
In 2022, more than half (51%) of Northern Ireland’s electricity consumption was generated from renewable sources located in the six...
N.Ireland
Antrim food company fined for water pollution offence
A Northern Irish food company has been fined for causing a discharge of trade effluent to enter a waterway, the...
