Environment
RSPB's Fair to Nature certification scheme expanded to more sectors
RSPB's Fair to Nature food and farming certification scheme has been expanded to cover dairy, livestock, horticultural and wine producers. Previously…
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UK lagging behind EU in cutting methane emissions, report finds
The government must better support farmers in slashing methane emissions, as the UK is lagging behind the EU, Brazil and Australia in doing so, a new…
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'Fast-track not back-track' farming's nature reforms, green groups say
Green groups are urging the new government to 'fast-track not back-track' nature reforms in farming following fears of a potential watering down of…
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Convert 10% of arable land to agroforestry, Woodland Trust says
The Woodland Trust has urged the government to set a target for converting 10% of land suitable for cropping to agroforestry systems as part of a…
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Food valued at £1.8bn wasted on UK farms each year, report says
Almost 3 million tonnes of edible food – valued at £1.8 billion – goes to waste on UK farms each year, a new report estimates. Combatting this food…
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Drought permits issued to Yorkshire Water to conserve reservoir water
Drought permits have been issued to Yorkshire Water to conserve water in twelve reservoirs, as the region continues to see a 'serious deficiency' in…
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Fall in carbon emissions per litre of milk produced in NI
New figures published today show a major decrease in carbon emissions stemming from Northern Ireland's dairy sector. The carbon intensity indicators…
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Lloyds Bank and Soil Association unveil new sustainability support
Lloyds Bank has announced a new sustainability service which will see discounted lending provided to farmers to help them transition to net zero. The…
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New Welsh farm support scheme 'inhibitive' to dairy farmers
The Welsh government's agricultural policy proposals are ‘inhibitive’ to many working in the dairy sector, NFU Cymru has warned as the Welsh Dairy…
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Farmers demand clarity on proposed rollback of environmental reforms
Over 300 farmers have contacted their MPs demanding the full rollout of key environmental reforms, such as enhancing wildlife, reducing greenhouse…
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