Environment
Farmers encouraged to plan ahead by looking at green projects
Farmers have been encouraged to plan ahead and look at green projects as the future of UK farming looks set to change. Various grants and funding are…
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Farmers to see pioneering slurry dewatering system in action
A farm is trialling technology that removes water from slurry and treats it with an aim to be acceptable for reuse or safe discharge. The technique…
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Company forced to pay £17k to farmer who had asbestos waste dumped on land
A Cornish waste disposal company has been ordered to pay £17,000 compensation to a local farmer after waste contaminated with asbestos was dumped on…
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Farmers urged to review water usage amid heatwave
Farmers and growers are being reminded to review their water usage as temperatures hit record highs this week. With just half a day without water…
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Rewilding Britain's upland areas will increase wildfire risk, sheep farmers say
Sheep farmers have warned of an increase risk of wildfires if proposals to rewild the British upland landscape go ahead. Devastating scenes of…
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Proposed Climate Change Bill could prove 'disastrous' for Scottish farming
A proposed Scottish government bill looking to curb greenhouse gas emissions could prove "disastrous" for the livestock sector. A stark warning has…
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Cumbrian farmer wins award for conservation efforts on his 4,000 acre farm
A Cumbrian farmer has been recognised by the farming and conservation industry for his outstanding efforts to promote good habitat and environmental…
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Inquiry to scrutinise farmers' role in 'public goods' while remaining profitable
A new parliamentary inquiry will be launched looking at how farmers can contribute to 'public goods' while ensuring continued profitability in food…
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Farmers have one extra month to complete Mid Tier application
Applicants for the Countryside Stewardship scheme have an extra month to complete their Mid Tier application and send it to Natural England. The…
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'No deal' Brexit could bring farms and environment to 'brink of collapse'
The NFU and a coalition of environmental groups have warned that a 'no deal' Brexit could bring farms to the "brink of collapse". The NFU and Greener…
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