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Solar must go on rooftops instead of farmland, charity says
The government must increase solar panel installations on rooftops, car parks and brownfield sites instead of allocating them on productive farmland…
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UK researchers develop new drought resistant strain of vital crop
British researchers have developed a new drought resistant strain of pearl millet to help farmers prepare for weather disruptions. The crop…
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Work starts to create 80ha of new wetland habitat on Kent farm
A Kent farmer has set about creating 80 hectares of new wetland habitat on his farm, delivering conservation benefits across the wider Thames Estuary…
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Multi-robot system could boost crop yields and soil health, study says
Using robotics will be able to identify problematic soil drastically quicker, according to new research by UK scientists. The study looked at a…
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Vertical farm trial growing wheat produces 'exceptional results'
Wheat has been successfully produced in an indoor vertical farm using no soil or pesticides, as well as less water compared to conventional methods…
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COP27: Energy and food security must be addressed, farm leaders say
The government must address energy and food security concerns at COP27 to aid climate change goals, the presidents of the UK's farming unions have…
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New window for peatland development grants opens in Wales
A new window for applications for peatland development grants has opened, offering Welsh landowners between £10,000 and £30,000 to prepare ground for…
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South Downs National Park urges farmers to apply for new fund
Farmers in the South Downs National Park are being encouraged to apply for funding that could boost business resilience while helping the…
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Farmers are cautious about signing up to new schemes, survey shows
Most farmers are enthusiastic about delivering public goods but remain cautious about signing up to schemes like the Sustainable Farming Incentive…
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Arla urges government to tap into energy potential of manure and slurry
Arla has urged the government to tap into the energy potential of manure and slurry following the co-operative's 'poo power' trials. The dairy group…
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