Environment
Align farm subsidies with water companies' spending, think tank says
Water companies' environmental spending should be aligned with new farm subsidies, according to a think tank. A new Green Alliance report explains…
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Applications open for subsidised hedge laying training course
The application window for a new subsidised hedge laying training course is now open for Welsh farmers. Hedgerows are massively important to most…
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Climate change: Agriculture Bill must encourage sustainability, groups say
The Government has been urged to use the Agriculture Bill to drive a transition towards sustainable farming practices following a stern warning by…
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NI farmers in 'planning limbo' due to ammonia
Northern Irish farmers caught in "planning limbo" due to the issue of ammonia have asked the local Government to find "workable and practical"…
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NFU Cymru speaks out against groups attempting to 'damage' farming consultation
NFU Cymru has spoken out against environmental groups who are urging their supporters to respond to a consultation on the future direction of Welsh…
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Wildflowers on farmland could be key in reversing swallow declines
Adding wildflowers to arable field margins could provide a larder of insects for Europe’s declining barn swallow population, a new study has found…
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UFU wins second cross compliance case against DAERA
A second judicial review on CAP cross compliance breaches has been settled, with the Ulster Farmers' Union calling it a "victory for all farmers"…
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'Inappropriate development': North Yorks Moor potash mine slammed by rural charities
Rural charities have urged the Government not to undermine National Parks following the construction of a controversial mine in the heart of the…
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'Gross pollution' caused by waste vegetables leads to heavy fines
A farmer and company have been ordered to pay out over £23,000 after they were found guilty of "gross pollution" caused by waste vegetables…
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Farmers urged to jump on solar projects following comeback
Farmers and landowners are urged to secure rental agreements as large-scale solar power projects are set to make a comeback as costs decline. Demand…
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