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New guide for land managers to adapt woodlands for climate change
A new guide setting out how farmers and landowners can adapt their woodlands in the face of climate change has been published today. The guide…
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Rethink hedge trimming to boost nature and livestock, farmers told
Farmers have been encouraged to rethink hedge trimming policies to better protect biodiversity, as well as give a boost for livestock. By trimming…
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First-of-its-kind dairy research centre for England launches
A first-of-its-kind dairy centre for England has officially launched at Duchy College, where researchers will help build upon the sector's…
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Severn Trent offers region's farmers new fund options to protect rivers
Farmers and landowners are being offered new funding options by Severn Trent to help protect the region's rivers and environment. The move aims to…
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Sheep farmers welcome UN report on farming's role in rebuilding nature
British sheep producers have welcomed the UN's latest Global Land Outlook report which recognises farming's future role in feeding the global…
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Farmers urged to consider new government boiler upgrade scheme
Farming businesses are being urged to consider taking advantage of a new government boiler upgrade scheme offering grants to install low carbon…
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Rules strengthened around Scottish woodland carbon schemes
New measures are being introduced to the Woodland Carbon Code to ensure it remains the gold standard for verifying carbon credits associated with…
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Petition sent to Number 10 calling for policies to reduce meat intake
Compassion in World Farming has submitted a petition to the UK government calling for new policies to reduce meat and dairy consumption. The UK-based…
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Plans approved to bring UK's largest vertical farm to Suffolk
Plans have been approved to bring the UK's largest vertical farm to Newmarket in Suffolk, with a capacity to produce over 400 tonnes of food a year…
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YouTube couple put 10 years of Aberdeenshire farm life in the frame
Two young farmers are combining sustainable farming and social media to inspire future generations of eco-friendly land users. First generation…
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