Environment
Climate change: 'With the right support...farmers can be part of the solution'
The announcement of a new agriculture transformation programme to help farmers contribute positively to the climate emergency was welcomed by...
Environment
Beef
New beef sector climate group to examine Scottish suckler emissions
A new farmer-led group will examine how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the Scottish suckler herd. Co-chaired by former...
Environment
Locust swarm to create ‘major food crisis’ in Africa
Huge swarms of locusts – capable of devouring entire fields worth of crops in just 30 seconds – are sparking...
Beef
BBC criticised for meat consumption remark
The BBC has been criticised for remarks made in an online article it published in which it was said that...
Environment
'Simplified' Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2021 applications
Applications for the Countryside Stewardship (CS) scheme have opened today (February 11), offering the chance for more farmers to be...
Agri-Business
Sugar beet could make return to Scotland after almost 50 years
Almost 50 years on from the closure of the Scottish Sugar Beet factory in Cupar, a rural innovation group aims...
Environment
UFU asks farmers to get counting in the Big Farmland Bird Count
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is encouraging farmers to get counting and join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC). UFU deputy...
Environment
Northern Ireland Assembly declares climate emergency
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in favour of declaring a climate emergency and has called for the establishment of...
Environment
Northern Ireland Assembly declares climate emergency
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in favour of declaring a climate emergency and has called for the establishment of...
Environment
Sir. William Worsley appointed as Forestry Commission chairman
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has today (February 3) confirmed Sir. William Worsley as the new chairman of the Forestry Commission....
Agri Politics
£1.15 million of Government funding announced to tackle food waste problem
Businesses and not-for-profits in England will benefit from £1.15 million of funding to help them come up with creative new...
Environment
'Biodiversity and food production must be considered in climate change land use discussion' - SLE
The implications of a new climate change report for Scottish land use needs to be fully considered alongside our food...
Agri-Business
Glastir Entry and Advanced Support Scheme - don’t miss your chance to apply
Farmers in Wales are being urged not to miss the opportunity to apply for the Glastir Entry and Advanced Support...
Agri-Business
UK food waste falls by 7% per person in three years
New data shows almost half a million tonne reduction in total UK food waste in just three years – enough...
Grass
Just 5 weeks left to NVZ deadline in Scotland
Farmers in Scotland risk financial penalties if they fail to submit their fertiliser and manure plans by March 1, land agent...
Beef
Cattle to return to Giant's Causeway bay after 50-year absence
The National Trust North Coast Conservation team have revealed ambitions to return grazing livestock to one of the bays at...
Environment
Severn Trent extends farm environmental grant scheme
Severn Trent has opened up its STEPS environmental grant scheme applications to farmers who haven’t yet completed projects from last...
Environment
UK study to develop and adapt technology to monitor methane production in outdoor cattle
Researchers in Scotland are looking into more effective ways to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in grazing cattle. The study, which...
