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First UK-made turbine switched on by Tonga PM
The wind turbine was dispatched to the South Pacific island kingdom earlier this year, by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore who said: “As I witnessed…
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Bioenergy production 'must use resources more efficiently'
Bioenergy production should follow EU resource efficiency principles. This means extracting more energy from the same material input, and avoiding…
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Krone baler shows biomass benefits
A trial on a Scottish farm as part of the commissioning process for a new biomass boiler has shown the benefits of creating high density bales using…
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FUW leader praises farming family's inspiring achievements
How a small scale wind turbine provides valuable extra income for a farm on the southern slopes of Cader Idris in Meirionnydd while also making it…
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Uralchem presents new solar product line
URALCHEM, the second largest ammonium nitrate producer in the world is using its traditional participation in the leading technical event for the UK…
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UK farm completes one of the largest solar installations
Infinite Energy, a Commercial Solar PV specialist has recently completed one of the largest roof mounted agricultural solar PV installations in the…
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Bettaland is shining example of sustainable business
Spalding’s peat-free nursery Bettaland celebrated its 10th anniversary, with former Energy Minister John Hayes MP formally opening its award-winning…
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Farming delivers environmental positives amid report, says NFU
UK nature is in trouble according to a report published today by a coalition of leading conservation and research organisations. Scientists working…
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Defra and DECC review EU action on climate change
Businesses and organisations are being asked for their views on European Union policies to find out whether being a part of the EU helps or hinders…
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Most extreme projections of global warming 'less likely'
A new study led by Oxford University concludes that the latest observations of the climate system's response to rising greenhouse gas levels are…
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