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Warmest June on record prompts pasture health warning
Livestock farmers have been told to pay attention to their grass and pasture utilisation for the rest of the year, after the Met Office confirmed…
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AI to enable scientists to monitor impact of farming on biodiversity
Scientists are using automated sensors and AI over the next four years to demonstrate the effectiveness of on-farm environment and peatland…
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New GHG study points to encouraging results for Welsh farms
A new study of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by red meat enterprises has shown that Welsh farms are below the benchmark for similar…
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Farmers 'fearful' of Welsh government's 10% tree cover target
Welsh farmers are said to be 'deeply concerned' and 'fearful' of the Welsh government's 10% mandatory tree planting element of the Sustainable…
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Scientists use daffodil extract to reduce livestock methane emissions
UK scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8m by Defra. The…
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Over 50 farmers in the Broads receive protected landscape funding
Over 50 farmers in the Broads National Park have benefited from the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) programme, with more farmers being sought…
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First regenerative farming event exclusively for women to take place
The UK's first regenerative farming event held exclusively for women is set to take place this summer, with farmers being invited to participate. The…
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Failure to combat climate crisis will impact UK food, report warns
The government’s failure to address the climate crisis risks the UK being unable to produce enough of its own food, a new report suggests. The…
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Scotland's renewables boost vertical farming credentials
Scotland’s increasing use of renewable energy could make vertical farming techniques more climate friendly than the traditional ways that greens are…
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M&S milk pool commits to green fertiliser to help deliver net zero goals
Marks & Spencer has announced that the 27 English and Welsh farms in its dedicated milk pool will use an innovative green fertiliser from spring…
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