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Dairy processor Muller rolls out new recyclable milk cap
Dairy processor Muller has rolled out a new recyclable milk cap which uses 13% less plastic material in a bid to bolster its environmental…
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Government to look at new regulations to tackle emissions from farming
The government's new strategy to tackle air pollution in the UK looks at new regulations to be introduced for farmers to tackle ammonia emissions…
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Space technology used to tackle ammonia pollution
A team of UK scientists are trying to make the farming industry more efficient by applying space technology to help tackle ammonia pollution…
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Farmer admits killing over 2,000 fish after pollution incident
A farmer has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000 after polluting a steam with liquid fertiliser, killing about 2,000 fish. Northumberland farmer Graham…
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Defra to combat future droughts and water shortages with new framework
Government work has started on a programme to combat future droughts and extreme weather, including ways to protect water demands for the…
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Farmer ordered to pay £4,000 after 'significant' water pollution
A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000 after polluting a steam with contaminated water. A yellow pipe was discharging dirty water…
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New Holland's methane tractor wins major design award
Machinery giant New Holland has won a major design award for its methane powered concept tractor. New Holland received the 'Good Design Award' from…
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Government must 'seriously consider' meat tax, Caroline Lucas urges
The UK Government must 'seriously consider' introducing a meat tax in order to combat climate change, the Green Party MP Caroline Lucas will say. In…
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Total ban on plastic burning implemented on Scottish farms
A total ban on the burning of plastics on Scottish farms has now been implemented, taking effect from 1 January. The new law means farmers will need…
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Minority of farmers 'ignore' environmental impacts of farming, group says
An environmental farming group have called on the Government to “prevent a minority” of farmers who “ignore the environmental impact of their farming…
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