Environment
RICS calls for more farmer support to help tackle flooding
Landowners can help prevent flooding by planting trees in upland areas to act as a buffer and slow down the flow of water, but will need more help in…
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Major new project to highlight benefits of livestock farming on environment
The UK's three meat levy bodies have jointly commissioned a new project to highlight the positives of the UK’s grass-fed livestock system. The…
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Post-Brexit agri policy must not undermine 'polluter pays' principle, MPs warn
Any post-Brexit agricultural policy which replaces the CAP must not undermine the “polluter pays” principle, according to a new Environmental Audit…
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Research shows almost all farmers have taken environmental measures
Almost all farmers in the UK have measures in place to drive environmental improvements, with two-thirds planning further investment, according to…
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Farmers protected from flooding thanks to £1.8m sea defence project
Fourteen landowners and farmers will be better protected from potentially catastrophic flooding thanks to a new £1.8m sea defence project. Located in…
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Tesco and WWF joins forces to make food more sustainable
A new partnership between Tesco and the WWF has been announced which aims to make food more sustainable. New joint research between the retail giant…
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Former IG Group chief executive invests £2m in renewable biomass
Former IG Group chief executive and stockbroker Nat le Roux has invested £2m in renewable biomass, reflecting the growing importance of green energy…
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Welsh Water awarded £1m to expand PestSmart project
Welsh Water has been awarded £1 million to expand its PestSmart project which promotes the safe use of pesticides. PestSmart is an initiative which…
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Climate change: Sheep numbers should increase rather than reduce, farmers say
Farmers have said the UK should look at maintaining or increasing sheep numbers despite a report calling on livestock numbers to reduce. The sheep…
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New measures to tackle agricultural pollution in Wales
New measures to safeguard water quality from agricultural pollution will be introduced next spring in Wales. The regulations will come into force in…
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