Environment
No support likely for Scottish farmers following waste burning ban
Farmers will have to pick up the bill for recycling “mountains of plastic” now a Scottish waste-burning ban has come into force, the Tories have…
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Green watchdog must be 'truly independent' for farmer confidence
The proposed new body for overseeing environmental legislation must be 'truly independent' if farmers are to have confidence in it, the Agricultural…
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Group seeks extension of withdrawal period of metaldehyde
A campaign group is seeking an extension of the withdrawal period of metaldehyde from 18 to 24 months for professional-use slug pellet products. The…
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Drought fears grow as cold, dry weather continues
The government has stressed their determination to work with the water industry, farming and the environment to mitigate the potential challenges of…
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MPs urge strong government action on ammonia pollution
The government has recognised in its Clean Air Strategy that ammonia emissions need to be reduced to tackle nitrate pollution, following pressure…
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Clean Air Strategy could force small dairy farms 'out of business', charity warns
The government's newly-announced Clean Air Strategy could force small dairy farms 'out of business', contributing to the already declining number of…
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Project looks at algae as solution to ammonia issue
Technology centred on the potential uses of algae could offer farmers a sustainable and economical way of dealing with ammonia emissions. The UK…
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New calculators available to help permitted pig and poultry farmers
Pig and poultry farmers will soon be able to demonstrate compliance with new permitting rules using two new calculators, free of charge. The…
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Dairy farmer ordered to pay £7000 after polluting stream
A dairy farmer has been ordered to pay over £7000 after being found guilty of allowing slurry to pollute a watercourse. Peter Joules, who farms at…
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Tenant farmers have 'unique challenges' in implementing Clean Air Strategy
Tenant farmers have urged Defra in delivering its Clean Air Strategy to understand the “unique challenges” facing those who do not own the land they…
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