Environment
Project seeking to transform UK-grown biomass supply gets £4m
A ground-breaking new biomass project that could help the UK meet its net zero targets has been awarded nearly £4 million to help spearhead it. The…
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Demand for carbon audits by Scottish farmers sees major increase
Demand for carbon audits by Scottish farmers in the first six months of the year has exceeded the number of undertaken over the whole of last year…
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Protocol launched for responsible investment in natural capital
The Scottish Land Commission has today issued a new protocol to landowners and farmers on responsible natural capital and carbon management. The…
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Driest July for England since 1935, Met Office says
Last month was the driest July for England since 1935, and the driest on record for East Anglia, southeast and southern England, provisional…
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Union calls for on-farm renewable energy revolution
The government must act to boost on-farm renewable energy production in order to increase the UK’s energy security and reduce greenhouse gas…
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Farmer cooperative produces world's first carbon-neutral carrots
A cooperative of ten farmers based in the Nottinghamshire area have produced the world's first carbon-neutral carrots. Freshgrowers used a product…
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Welsh farmers urged to renew waste exemptions as deadlines looms
Farmers in Wales are being advised to ensure their waste exemptions are renewed before they expire this summer. Most farmers need to register waste…
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Farmers reminded of woodland creation incentives
The UK government have released grants regarding the creation of woodlands for the benefit of the environment and people to have access to wooded…
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Study: Agri-environment schemes boost wildlife without damaging food production
Agri-environment schemes can significantly increase local bird and butterfly populations without damaging food production, a long-term research…
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New £50,000 fund to support agriculture’s goal to net zero
A new competition is offering prizes of between £5,000 and £20,000 to support British agriculture in achieving its ambition to be net zero. The…
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