Environment
Farm innovation fund rises to £123m after new government backing
A fresh £53 million funding boost will back farming projects aimed at cutting costs, reducing inputs and helping businesses cope with labour…
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Natural bacteria may protect crops from rising salinity threat
Naturally occurring soil bacteria could help farmers protect crops from salty soils caused by climate change, irrigation and rising sea levels, new…
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Farmers warned over hidden legal risks in solar deals
Farmers being approached over solar, battery storage and wind schemes are being urged to check the small print before signing deals that could leave…
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Organic farming leads evidence base on biodiversity and soil health
Organic farming has shown the strongest evidence of delivering Defra’s environmental goals in a major government-backed review. The review…
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Nearly 500 NI farm businesses receive £2.7m nature scheme payments
Nearly 500 Northern Ireland farm businesses are receiving a share of £2.7 million as the first payments under the Farming with Nature Transition…
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Extreme weather costing arable farmers billions, AHDB warns
Extreme weather is already costing UK arable farmers billions of pounds, with climate change disrupting crop production, drilling windows and farm…
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Scottish barley growers show strong regen foundations, study finds
Scottish barley growers are already showing strong regenerative farming credentials, but a new supply chain study has found clear opportunities to…
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Soil Farmer finalists show cost-cutting power of better soils
Five farmers using soil management to cut input costs and strengthen business resilience have been shortlisted for Soil Farmer of the Year 2026. The…
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Researchers seek farmer input on AI and net zero tools
Farmers are being urged to share their real-world experience of artificial intelligence and digital tools to help shape future support for net zero…
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Dry spring puts farmers on alert for summer drought
Farmers are facing mounting pressure on water supplies this summer after a dry spring left soils parched and forced some growers to begin irrigating…
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