Environment
Britain votes Obki as COP26 UK ambassador
Ahead of COP26 – a new series has been airing on Sky Kids; one that aims to help children understand...
Environment
Environment
ABP research farm shows that improving genetics reduces carbon emissions
By Olivia Cooper Improving genetics is the key to reducing farmers’ carbon footprints and maximising efficiencies, a beef research farm...
Dairy
UK Dairy Roadmap launches Net Zero climate ambition
In meeting the challenge of Net Zero, the climate ambition paper commits the sector to a range of scientifically robust...
Environment
UFU pledges to take to the streets over climate bill
Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) president, Victor Chestnutt, has confirmed that he will take farmers on to the streets if MLA...
Environment
Bonfires are not an excuse to burn household rubbish - Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is asking people who are planning on having a bonfire to be careful about what is being...
Environment
Defra/UKRI funds project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock
A new project to reduce the environmental impact of ammonia emissions from livestock has been awarded £600k funding from the Department...
Beef
NI beef steering group aims to deliver carbon calculations for farmers
Plans are in place within Northern Ireland's beef sector to develop a concerted response to the challenge of climate change,...
Environment
COP26: ‘We cannot continue with a ‘business as usual’ approach – Minister Poots
Speaking ahead of his attendance at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, which commences...
Environment
LEAF sets target to see 85% of fruit and veg grown more sustainably
On the eve of the global climate change summit COP26, next week, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has announced it...
Beef
Climate change: Beef farmers must measure, review and implement
Dawn Meats Group, head of agriculture, Sarah Haire has confirmed that beef farmers must measure, review and implement as they...
Environment
Hackett promotes UK and Irish collaboration on climate change
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) with special responsibility for horticulture, Pippa Hackett,...
Environment
NI agri-food stakeholder groups discuss climate change bill with committee
The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) recently submitted oral evidence to members of the Stormont Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Environment
UFU to attend COP26 climate summit in Glasgow
Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) president Victor Chestnutt has confirmed that he will attend the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow on...
Environment
Final 6 ‘One Step Greener’ ambassadors chosen for COP26
The British public has chosen the final six ‘One Step Greener’ Ambassadors from across the UK who are going above...
Environment
£14 million flood defence completed in North Lincolnshire
People in South Ferriby are better protected from tidal surges and sea level rises following the completion of a £14...
Environment
Consultation on draft river basin and flood risk management plans opens
The Environment Agency has launched a six month consultation on the statutory review of the draft River Basin Management Plans...
Environment
New Holland Methane Power Tractor wins top award
New Holland Agriculture's first production T6 Methane Power Tractor has been crowned Sustainable Tractor of the Year 2022 – the...
Beef
New beef tool could cut feed costs and reduce GHG emissions
A new tool that allows beef animals to be selected for feed efficiency has the potential to reduce feed bills...
