Environment
Farmers battle dry spell as crop yields come under pressure
Farmers are facing an early and difficult harvest as worsening dry conditions push eight areas of England closer to drought. The National Drought…
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Forty sea eagles to be tracked over sheep and lamb losses
Up to 40 sea eagles will be tracked across western Scotland in a two-year study aimed at establishing when and where the birds interact with sheep…
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7,500-acre estate bought for major nature recovery scheme
A 7,500-acre Northumberland estate has been acquired for a major nature restoration project backed by close to £9 million in blended finance. Triodos…
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New Welsh law could put rural needs first
Farmers, rural businesses and communities could gain greater influence over public policy under plans for a new Welsh law requiring ministers and…
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Welsh and Scottish farm groups demand wildfire action
Rural organisations in Scotland and Wales are demanding stronger action as major wildfires threaten farms, livestock, upland habitats and local…
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Farm wind turbines could avoid full planning process
Small wind turbines could become cheaper and easier to install on farms under proposed changes to England’s planning rules. The reforms would remove…
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BASF launches aphid predator attractant for UK crops
BASF has launched a biological attractant in the UK designed to draw ladybirds, lacewings and other natural aphid enemies into crops. Apthena is…
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UFU warns NI farming must avoid Dutch nitrogen fallout
Northern Ireland risks seeing environmental policy shaped by the courts unless government works with farmers, the Ulster Farmers’ Union has warned…
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Welsh farms face growing water pressure as dry weather deepens
Parts of north and south-east Wales have entered prolonged dry weather status after the country received just 5% of its expected July rainfall…
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Water shortage leaves poultry processor at 'critical' level
Water restrictions are continuing to disrupt a Devon poultry plant, despite South West Water agreeing to increase the flow and pressure supplied to…
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