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'Fundamental reform' of UK land needed to combat climate change
Current uses of land in the UK "must change" to help remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, the Committee on Climate Change has said…
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Soil Association revises its organic standards following consultation
The Soil Association has revised its organic standards to make them "strengthened" and "more straightforward" for farmers. It follows a major review…
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UK crop company wins major environmental award
A British crop protection company has won a major award for its work with farmers to help enhance the environment. Environmental Crop Management…
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Grants of up to £5,000 to help farmers improve environment
Grants of up to £5,000 to help improve infrastructure and land management is on offer farmers in the Midlands. The Severn Trent Environmental…
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Farmers descend on Westminster to advocate green farming
Green-minded farmers have descended upon Westminster to demand that the Government prioritises nature-friendly farming in the Agriculture Bill…
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1.4Mha of second-generation crops could boost biomass, report says
The UK Government has been urged to increase biomass volume by utilising the planting potential of up to 1.4 Mha of second-generation crops. In a…
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Ox-Cam Arc is 'devastating blow for local democracy and countryside'
Countryside campaigners have slammed the Government for accepting recommendations for a new major road development, calling it a "devastating blow"…
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Groups unite in plea for long-term funding to be included in Ag Bill
Rural-based organisations and farm groups have united in their call for a solid Government commitment to long-term funding in any new post-Brexit…
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Growing opportunities for electric vehicles on farm
Farms could become key players in the generation, storage and supply of renewable transport electricity and fuel in rural areas, as well as supplying…
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Farmers to play big role in new bee-friendly initiatives
A £60,000 fund has been announced to develop and test pollinator habitat mapping, and farmers will play a major role in spearheading new bee-friendly…
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