Agri-Business
Research: Biodiversity loss has effect on global food markets
Biodiversity losses in countries with smaller, less-developed economies impact large, developed economies, according to a new study. Researchers from Trinity...
Environment
Environment
New deputy chair of Environment Agency appointed
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, George Eustice, has appointed Judith Batchelar as the new deputy chair...
N.Ireland
Calls for recognition of farmers’ carbon offsetting efforts
Not only do farmers need recognition for the carbon offsetting they do, they also need to be supported in further...
N.Ireland
UN: Groundwater mismanagement could threaten food security
The vital role of groundwater and the need to manage it sustainably can no longer be overlooked, according to the...
N.Ireland
BVA: Ongoing analysis on badger culling and bovine TB needed
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed new research on badger culling and bovine tuberculosis (TB) control in cattle, however...
Agri-Business
Study finds no link between badger culling and reduction in bovine TB
There is no evidence to show that mass badger culling in the United Kingdom prevents bovine tuberculosis (TB) in cattle,...
Environment
New environmental targets set by the government
New, long-term environmental targets have been announced by the government. The proposed environmental targets are a cornerstone of the government’s...
N.Ireland
LMC: International beef sector responding to climate change
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson has said that the international beef sector is responding to the...
N.Ireland
IPCC: Emissions must be cut to prevent threats to species and ecosystems
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said it expects ecosystems to be at a "high risk...
N.Ireland
£5000 grant available to assist NI climate change groups
Environmental charity, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful, has announced that community groups which have signed up for its Carbon Literacy training...
Environment
Huge potential for significant financial returns for renewable generators
A report published today highlights the opportunities for farmers to generate significant returns from small scale renewable energy assets. The...
Environment
Hull’s new flood defences officially opened
Hull’s new Humber frontage flood defences which provide greater protection to 113,000 homes and businesses, as well as local infrastructure...
Agri Politics
UK backs global action to tackle plastic pollution
As the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi draws to a close, the UK has...
N.Ireland
IPES: Food system reform needed to avoid ‘unprecedented hunger’
The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) has called for a fundamental reform of food systems to...
N.Ireland
IPCC: Production losses projected for most European areas
More frequent heatwaves and droughts due to climate change are expected to cause substantive agricultural production losses for most European...
N.Ireland
22 NI environmental projects to benefit from £2.9m in funding
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has announced £2.9 million of funding for the delivery of 22 environmental projects across Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
Investment in soils could not only benefit the environment – research
Investing in soils could benefit the environment, animal and human health as well as achieving a net zero target, according...
Environment
'More ambitious' peatland restoration targets needed for Scotland
Scotland’s natural capital advantage could be lost unless more ambitious peatland restoration targets are set, according to new research from...
