Environment
Man wanted for illegal waste activities on Cotswolds farm
A warrant is out for the arrest of a waste offender who participated in illegal waste activities on a Cotswolds...
Environment
N.Ireland
Derry man found guilty of waste offences
A man from Co. Derry, Northern Ireland has been found guilty on three counts of waste offending. 62-year-old Thomas McGlinchey,...
Environment
Environment Agency appoints new chief executive
The Environment Agency has announced the appointment of Phillip Duffy as its new chief executive. Duffy, who joins the agency...
Agri-Business
Valtra celebrates 5 years of using Neste fuel substitute
This year Valtra marks five years of using Neste fuel, a drop-in substitute for fossil diesel that the Finnish refining...
N.Ireland
Green energy theme for Newry Show 2023
Newry Show 2023 is to be supported by a number of businesses with a strong involvement in green and alternative...
Environment
First floating windfarm in Wales approved
The Welsh government has today (Monday, March 13) approved Project Erebus – Wales’ first floating windfarm which will be located...
N.Ireland
Research: Co-locating crops and solar can increase performance
Growing commercial crops on solar farms can both increase commercial food production and improve solar panel performance and longevity, according...
Environment
Defra makes 3 appointments to Natural England board
Ministers with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have today (Thursday, March 9) appointed three new members...
Environment
Peatland roadshow events to 'demystify' restoration benefits
The Peatland Restoration Roadshow is set to “demystify” and spark fresh discussions surrounding the benefits of peatland restoration for land...
Environment
More action needed to protect nature - Coffey
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has said that more action is needed to protect and restore nature on both land and...
Dairy
Arla calls on Gen Z to consider a career in dairy
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods is calling on young people in the UK to enter the farming industry in the next...
Environment
Defra announces £4.4m in additional funding for national parks
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced new additional funding of £4.4 million for England’s national...
Environment
Coffey demands 'clear' improvement plans from water companies
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey is “demanding” that water companies share a “clear plan” on how they intend on improving Britain’s...
Environment
Scotland: Grants up to £240k available for nature projects
The Scottish government has today (Friday, February 17) announced that grants of up to £240,000 will be offered to environmental...
Government
Leaders to meet in London today to drive forward COP15 agreement
Foreign governments, philanthropy and business leaders are set to gather at Lancaster House in London today (Friday, February 17) for...
Environment
CAFRE passes milestone of 750 carbon-benchmarked farms
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has passed the milestone of 750 carbon-benchmarked farm enterprises. Carbon benchmarking...
N.Ireland
Court: Farmer convicted for water pollution offence
A farmer in Northern Ireland has been convicted in court today (Monday, February 13) for a water pollution offence. Co....
Environment
UK government approves world's first hydrogen-powered digger
The UK government has approved the world’s first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine for use on the UK’s...
