Environment
U-turn in green agenda for farming 'risks undermining food security'
Defra must push forwards in reforming farm payments for ambitious environmental delivery or risk undermining long-term food security, says a new…
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Royal Welsh: Campaigners warn of mass tree-planting projects on farms
Rural campaigners have gathered at the Royal Welsh Show in a bid to put a stop to mass tree-planting projects on Welsh farmland. They have told the…
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Rural campaigners warn of wildfire risks as temperatures soar
As the UK faces another week of scorching temperatures above 30°C, rural campaigners are warning the public over the risk of wildfires. The current…
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South East farmers urged to reduce water use as demand soars
Farmers in the south east England are being asked to reduce their water use for the next ten days, as demand for water soars. South East Water says…
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New NFU report sets out importance of UK soil health
Investing in the health of soils is a key cornerstone to help the UK ensure the future of sustainable food production while meeting green goals…
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UK's tree planting goals could 'endanger' food production
The UK's tree planting goals developed to tackle climate change could 'endanger' productive farmland, the sheep sector has warned. The importance of…
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Farmer ordered to pay out £15k for illegally discharging silage effluent
A Leicestershire farmer has been ordered to pay out over £15,000 for illegally discharging silage effluent into a brook which caused the death of…
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Severn Trent raises farm environment scheme funding to £30,000
Severn Trent has increased its Environmental Protection Scheme funding offer to £30,000 for farm improvements that address water quality issues. The…
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Case studies in demand to highlight farmers' nature improvements
Farmers and landowners are being urged to showcase the work they are doing to improve land and resources that contribute to Scotland’s transition to…
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Vast majority of First Milk farmers sign up to regenerative programme
The vast majority of First Milk farmers have signed up to its regenerative farming programme, with members committing to almost 131,000 field-level…
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