Environment
SFI on common land at risk due to lack of clarity, groups warn
Concerns have been raised over Defra's guidance setting out the eligibility for commons and shared grazing looking to operate a Sustainable Farming…
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Soil Association calls for 'farmer-led revolution' in tree planting
A farmer-led revolution in tree planting on farmland will propel Scotland as a world leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, the Soil…
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Farm ordered to pay out over £150k for polluting watercourse
A Worcestershire farming company has been ordered to pay out nearly £150,000 after polluting a local watercourse with anaerobic digestate and sugar…
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New report looks at risks of large-scale land acquisition
With natural capital and afforestation driving market interest and land values, a new report by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has identified…
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Virgin Money offering lower cost loans to help farmers reach net zero
Virgin Money has launched a new £200m fund to support farmers transition to net zero, by offering lower cost loans that can be used to invest in…
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Soil Nutrient Health Scheme now open for NI farmers in zone one
The Soil Nutrient Health Scheme is now open for Northern Irish farmers in zone one, with the data set to provide vital information on soil nutrient…
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Farm groups receive up to £100,000 each to boost investment in nature
Grants worth up to £100,000 have been issued to help farming groups develop nature projects to a point where they can attract private investment. The…
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Morrisons launches net zero support scheme for beef and lamb farmers
Morrisons has launched a new support scheme consisting of payment premiums and subsides to help beef and lamb producers reach net zero. The…
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Farmers told to take advantage of upcoming slurry grants
Farmers are being told to take advantage of upcoming grants designed to help them improve slurry management as regulation grows ever tighter to…
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Minister taken to task for 'litany of errors' in NVZ evidence session
Wales' Rural Affairs Minister has been accused of 'not being on top of her brief' after she made a 'litany of errors' in a session on NVZ…
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