Environment
New peat grants launched for Welsh farmers and landowners
A first-of its kind competitive grant in Wales offering grants between £50,000 and £250,000 to support peatland restoration have launched. The new…
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More support for farmers to calculate and reduce their emissions
Defra has pledged to develop a new harmonised approach for measuring on-farm emissions, in a bid to open up more opportunities for farmers in the…
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Crossing the English channel in a bid to boost low carbon dairying
A two-year project involving partners in the UK and France has recently completed work on low carbon dairying. It looked at practices including cow…
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Dairy group unveils plan to standardise carbon footprint reporting
Plans have been announced to push dairy sustainability forward as a new project aims to standardise carbon footprint tools across the industry. The…
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Farmers need more access to private sector finance, report says
More financial support from the private sector is needed to help farmers deliver environmental improvements alongside food production, a new report…
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RSPB hails work done by farmers for boost in Stone-curlew numbers
Stone-curlew are making a triumphant comeback across southern England and East Anglia, with the RSPB hailing work done by farmers for the increase…
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NI farmers urged to take part in nutrient management training
Northern Irish farmers are being encouraged to take part in training to boost their understanding of the principles of nutrient management. Nutrient…
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Princess Anne visits Scottish farm to see sustainability achievements
A Scottish Borders farm welcomed Princess Anne as part of a guide showcasing the work that farmers are doing to make the industry more sustainable…
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Food campaigners hit back at council's 'authoritarian' meat ban
British food campaigners have criticised Oxford City Council's vote to ban meat and dairy at all council catered events as "less is more, but none is…
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Oxford City Council criticised after voting to ban meat at events
Another council has banned meat and dairy from its events, sparking widespread criticism among campaign groups, opposition councillors and farmers…
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