Environment
McAleer: NI needs ‘carbon calculator’ to help farms prepare for net-zero
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has called on the Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to develop an...
Environment
Agri-Business
Farm trials to investigate how seaweed could lower livestock emissions
Dulse (or seaweed for the uninitiated) has long been a delicacy enjoyed in Ireland. The tradition can be traced back...
Agri-Business
Biomethane boost: NI biogas plant to power ‘green’ trucks with food waste
A biogas plant which will produce biomethane to power 10 trucks is set to go live in Northern Ireland in...
Environment
'Guardians of the Welsh Land' campaign to highlight positive impact of farming on the environment
The Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) has said that the increasingly negative narrative around livestock farming and its portrayed impact...
Environment
NI’s new Beacon Farm Network begins carbon footprint benchmarking
The newly-established 'Beacon Farm' research network has begun work establishing a benchmark for carbon sequestration in Northern Ireland. Government policy...
Environment
New Tree Health Pilot scheme to launch this summer
The government has launched plans to provide grants to land managers – including farmers – to take action against tree...
Environment
NFU Scotland to host climate change forum
All NFU Scotland members are invited to participate in the northeast climate change forum led by industry expert Dr. Jude...
Agri-Business
UKRI launches £20 million research centre for tackling carbon emissions
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is demonstrating its commitment to tackling carbon emissions from industrial clusters with the launch of...
Agri Politics
Environment Bill set to continue through Parliament
The government’s legislation to transform the environment has returned to Parliament today (May 26) for Report Stage and Third Reading...
Agri-Business
NI study suggests slurry separation hubs could offer solution to nutrient surplus
A study examining the potential of slurry separation technology has suggested the establishment of processing hubs in Northern Ireland could...
Environment
Environment Agency sets out plans to achieve net zero by 2030
The Environment Agency (EA) has pledged to default to low-carbon concrete when constructing flood defences and other critical infrastructure projects,...
Environment
Deadline approaches for NI’s £2 million Environmental Fund
Environmental projects in Northern Ireland that connect people with nature, improve habitats or help tackle threats facing our natural environment...
Environment
Tenant farmers hit brick wall over Water Resources Regulations
A tenant farming family from Montgomeryshire has hit a brick wall over the Welsh government’s recently introduced Water Resources Regulations,...
Environment
Cereals to host sustainable farming seminar
There are many factors involved in sustainable agriculture and a special selection of seminars at the Cereals Event will explore...
Environment
10p plastic bag charge to come into force today
The single-use plastic bag charge has today (May 21) increased from 5p to 10p and been extended to all businesses...
Agri-Business
Poots to reduce cross-compliance penalties in NI
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced plans to reduce cross-compliance penalties for 2021. Statutory Management Requirements (SMRs) are...
Environment
Natural England launches species reintroductions task force
Natural England is set to establish a species reintroductions task force, after it was announced by the Environment Secretary George...
Environment
Eustice sets out plans to build back greener from the pandemic
Plans to boost biodiversity, protect peatlands and create new woodlands were set out today (May 18) by the Environment Secretary,...
