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New biomass support app seeks farmers to test it
The EnviroCrops project - a decision support tool for the biomass sector - is seeking farmers and land managers to test and trial it after being…
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Water pressure on farming 'remains high' as drought continues
Further action has been outlined to mitigate the impacts of drought over the winter period as water pressure on agriculture 'remains high'…
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World's first standard method launched for land-related emissions
The world’s first standard method has launched for companies to set science-based targets that include land-based emission reductions and removals…
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Small woodlands to qualify as Ecological Focus Areas
Small areas of woodland created on farms and crofts will soon be eligible for inclusion in support claims following planned changes to Scottish…
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Cotswold farmer cluster chosen to pilot Landscape Recovery scheme
The North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster is one group which has been selected to trial and test the government's post-Brexit Landscape Recovery scheme…
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Farm anchors soils by switching reseeding strategy in business boost
Welsh farms are losing 5 tonnes per acre of soil every time the thickness equivalent of a one-pence coin is eroded from fields left bare in the…
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Defra insists ELMS won't be scrapped amid rumours
Defra has insisted the Environmental Land Management schemes (ELMS) won't be scrapped following rumours of an upcoming overhaul. There had been…
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First ever Welsh Agriculture Bill laid before Senedd
The first ever agricultural bill for the Welsh farming industry has been laid before the Senedd today, paving the way for transformational…
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NI farmers praised for registering to Soil Nutrient Health Scheme
Over 90% of eligible fields have registered to take part in Northern Ireland's new Soil Nutrient Health Scheme, the Department of Agriculture (DAERA)…
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UK tree seed production boosted with new £1.2m grant
A new grant worth £1.2 million has been announced to boost domestic tree seed production as the demand increases for trees. The Seed Sourcing Grant…
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