Environment
New government climate package puts 'nature at the forefront'
The UK government has today (Wednesday, November 29) announced a new climate change package of initiatives, which puts “nature at...
nature
Rural Life
Scottish deputy first minister explores benefits of rural estates
Scotland’s deputy first minister, Shona Robison, visited an upland estate in the Angus Glens to explore the benefits for people,...
Government
Scottish govt allocates £5m in funds for nature networks development
The Scottish government has today (Friday, September 8) announced £5 million in funding for its councils to develop nature networks...
N.Ireland
UK report: Up to 45% increase on returns for nature-friendly farms
According to a new report, there is up to 45% increase in commercial return for nature-friendly farms. The report ‘Farming...
Agri-Business
AHDB and Elanco to host discussion on farm profitability
An on-farm meeting organised by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will focus on working with nature to improve...
Environment
Natural England appoints new chairs for 2 committees
Natural England has appointed new chairs for two of its committees – the National Nature Reserves (NNR) Steering Group and...
Environment
Purple Horizons Nature Recovery Project wins Public Sector Award
A Natural England-funded nature recovery project on heathlands in the West Midlands has won the Public Sector Award at the...
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...
Agri-Business
Doctors in Derbyshire to prescribe 'nature' to patients
Doctors in Derbyshire are set to become the first in England to trial ‘Nature Prescriptions’ to improve patient wellbeing. The...
N.Ireland
Antrim brothers named Nature Friendly Farmers of the Year
At this year’s Farming Life awards, brothers James and David Bonnar from the Glenwherry area of the Antrim plateau, were...
