Environment
Sheep grazing on ‘unimproved moorland’ emit less methane and CO2 – study
Sheep grazing on moorland emit lower levels of both methane and carbon dioxide (CO2) than those grazing improved grasslands, according...
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Agri-Business
Hedgerows should be included in 10% SFS woodland requirement - GWCT
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has called for hedgerows to be included in the Welsh government’s 10% woodland...
Rural Life
NFU urges farmers to take part in the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging farmers and growers to get involved with the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count....
N.Ireland
Cattle with collars are a ‘game changer’ in the Belfast hills
Cattle on one of the best examples of a species-rich grassland in Northern Ireland have been fitted with cutting-edge GPS...
Rural Life
460,000 birds counted in this year's Big Farmland Bird Count
Over 460,000 birds were counted in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, which is organised by the Game and Wildlife...
N.Ireland
2023 GWCT Big Farmland Bird Count gets underway
From today (Friday, February 3) until February 19, farmers and land managers across the UK will be recording the birds...
Other
NFU and AHDB conference to focus on sustainable livestock
The theme of this year’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Livestock Conference will be...
Other
Big Farmland Bird Count 2023 begins next week
The 2023 Big Farmland Bird Count will begin next week on Friday, February 3, and run for a little over...
Rural Life
GWCT recognises long-term contribution to its Big Farmland Bird Count
A rural business in the Cotswolds has received a special award for its contribution to the 2022 Game & Wildlife...
N.Ireland
Over 1,900 UK farmers partook in the Big Farmland Bird Count
Over 1,900 farmers took part in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, organised by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust...
Arable
GWCT develops new Wildlife Plot seed mix
A new wildlife plot cover crop seed mix, which promises to be one of the best yet for biodiversity, has...
Agri-Business
Variety of margins important to boosting farmland bees
Creating cultivated margins on your farm can support otherwise-threatened wild bees, according to a new study by the Game &...
Agri Politics
New head of research for Scotland at GWCT
Dr. Louise de Raad has joined the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) as head of research Scotland and director...
Rural Life
Farmers encouraged to take part in Big Farmland Bird Count
Farmers, gamekeepers and land managers across the UK are being called on to take part in the Game and Wildlife...
Agri-Business
GWCT appoints new head of training and partnerships
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) has appointed Joe Stanley as the new head of training and partnerships at...
Environment
NSA delighted with results of the Big Farmland Bird count
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to have been a recent partner in the delivery of the highest Big...
Rural Life
Game management qualification launched to boost industry standards
Gamekeepers, estate managers and shoot managers looking to brush up on their skills can now apply for places on a...
Environment
Record number of farmers participate in 2021 Big Farmland Bird Count
A record number of farmers participated in this year’s Big Farmland Bird Count, leading to 81% more birds counted over...
