Environment
Farmers help increase abundance of three key farmland bird species
Three key farmland bird species increased in number over a five-year period in response to an agri-environment scheme, according to a new study…
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Second tranche of environment scheme now open for NI farmers
The second tranche of an environmental scheme which seeks to address biodiversity and water concerns is now open for Northern Irish farmers. The…
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UK farming 'lagging behind' in race to be more sustainable
The UK is lagging behind developing countries in the process of making agriculture more sustainable, according to a new global assessment. The…
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Light aircraft to use mapping technology to stop illegal farm water abstraction
Light aircraft equipped with digital imaging technology will help put a stop to illegal water abstraction from rivers and streams. The East Midlands…
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'Shambolic administration' of Countryside Stewardship leads CLA to devise new plan
The "shambolic administration" of the existing Countryside Stewardship is putting farmers off wanting to engage in any new scheme, according to the…
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Mountain hare decline report 'flies in the face of what landowners see'
A report which highlights a huge decrease in the number of mountain hares in Scotland "flies in the face" of what farmers and landowners see…
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NFU urges Defra to consider alternatives to increased pollutant regulation
The NFU has called on the government to consider alternatives to additional regulation looking to curb ammonia pollution. Defra’s Clean Air Strategy…
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New £6m Sustainable Production Grant to open for Welsh farmers
A new £6m Sustainable Production Grant will open for Welsh farmers in September aimed at addressing on-farm nutrient management and storage. The…
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UK dairy cooperative launches largest 'self-consumption' solar farm in Ireland
A UK dairy cooperative has launched the largest ‘self-consumption’ solar farm on the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland-based Dale Farm, a co-op of…
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It’s too soon for pollution legislation on farms, tenant group says
The government's new plan on tackling pollution must not be "rushed" as this could lead to a negative impact on food production. The Tenant Farmers…
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