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Farmers with a passion for soil health wanted for project
Farmers and growers have been urged to sign up to a project which seeks to better understand and manage soil health. Do you raid your underwear…
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Forestry Commission urges Scottish Borders' farmers to plant trees
The Forestry Commission is hosting events in the Scottish Borders aimed at encouraging farmers and land owners to integrate tree planting into their…
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New simplified Countryside Stewardship open for 2018 applications
A more simplified Countryside Stewardship scheme has opened for 2018 application packs, after farmers complained the scheme is 'too complicated'…
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'Scourge of the countryside': Councils could gain new powers to combat fly-tipping
Councils could gain new powers to tackle fly-tipping, which has been described as the 'scourge' of the countryside. The government is considering new…
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Counting the cost, value and benefits of natural capital in agriculture
The growing importance of 'natural capital' has made some in the farming industry question how land could be valued in a way which prioritises…
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Farmers will help turn land into habitats and restore soil under new plans
The government's 25-Year Environment Plan has been launched, which includes support for farmers to create 500,000 hectares of new habitat for…
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Farmer fined £9,500 for allowing 'serious pollutant' to enter river
A farmer has been ordered to pay £9,500 in fines and costs for allowing a 'serious pollutant' to enter a tributary of the River Exe in Devon. The…
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On-farm biogas plants can make 'key contribution' to renewable goals
On-farm anaerobic energy plants can make a 'key contribution' to meeting the goals set out in Scotland’s first ever Energy Strategy, according to the…
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'Northern Forest' which plans to plant 50m new trees could boost rural economy
The rural economy is set to receive a huge boost as plans have been announced to create a new Northern Forest that will comprise over 50 million…
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NI agricultural dept using 'flawed science' to measure emissions, union says
Getting a "true picture" of ammonia emissions in Northern Ireland remains "one of the biggest challenges" for the agri-food industry and must be…
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