Environment
Renewable energy accounted for 20% of energy used in Europe in 2019
In 2019, renewable energy accounted for 19.7% of energy consumed across the 27 EU member states, according to Eurostat. These...
Environment
Agri Politics
'We need fresh options that would see greater engagement from all sectors' - NFUS
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has responded positively to many of the elements included in the Scottish government’s updated Climate Change Plan...
Environment
Poots announces £4 Million Small Woodland Grant Scheme
A new £4 million grant scheme that aims to encourage Northern Irish landowners to plant their own native woodlands, has...
Agri-Business
Latest round of EFS agreements issued
Approximately 160 Higher and 370 Wider offers will be issued as part of the fourth tranche of the Environmental Farming...
Environment
£40 million fund to be used to plant over 800,000 trees across England
Projects that protect landscapes, connect people with nature and help create and retain thousands of green jobs across England have...
Environment
Farmers recognise their role in reducing emissions, says UFU
Following the release of the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) sixth carbon budget, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says that reducing...
Environment
‘Ambitious strategy’ needed to achieve net zero carbon future in Northern Ireland
Dr. Amanda Slevin, chairperson of Climate Coalition NI, has called for an ambitious and forward-looking strategy to achieve a net...
Environment
Poots launches public consultation on NI’s first-ever Climate Change Bill
The Northern Ireland Executive’s first-ever Climate Change Bill could “revolutionise” the region’s approach to climate change, according to Environment Minister Edwin...
Environment
Over 75,000ac of Scottish land under new sustainable management scheme
Over 75,000ac of land in Scotland is now under even more sustainable management, thanks to a pilot leadership programme designed...
Environment
Tebbutt urges those who are climate-conscious to buy a joint of Welsh lamb or beef
Climate-conscious cooks can serve up a joint of beef or lamb this Christmas with a clear conscience according to Saturday...
Agri-Business
Walkers crisps to convert waste potato peel into low-carbon fertiliser for growers
UK crisp firm Walkers has joined forces with a clean-tech firm to create low-carbon fertiliser from its waste potato peelings...
Agri Politics
68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an 'ambitious target' - NFU
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set an ambitious new climate target according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)....
Environment
Average temperature in Europe from September to November is highest on record
The average temperature in Europe from September to November this year is the highest on record, according to new data....
Environment
£1 million grant awarded for woodland creation scheme at Dunvegan Castle
After over a year and a half in development, the MacLeod Estate’s new native woodland creation scheme has been awarded...
Environment
NFU Cymru voices 'strong opposition' to ammonia proposals
The National Farmers’ Union Cymru (NFU Cymru) has come out to “strongly oppose” changes to the Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) Ammonia...
Agri Politics
Government lays out plan for Environmental Land Management in 'Path to Sustainable Farming'
The government has laid out its plans for Environmental Land Management in the ‘Path to Sustainable Farming’ document which was launched...
Environment
NI Water pledges to plant 1 million trees in 10 years
Northern Ireland’s second-largest landowner, NI Water, has pledged to plant one million trees over the next 10 years. The large-scale...
Environment
WES celebrates 10 years with 2.5 million acre target scheme for 2023
Scottish estates have vowed to continue driving forward an international wildlife and habitat accreditation scheme beyond the UK’s new relationship...
