Environment
New digital platform set to boost Big Farmland Bird Count in 2026
Counting Britain’s farmland birds will be easier than ever next winter as the Big Farmland Bird Count returns in February 2026 with a new digital…
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Farmers face ongoing water strain as drought extends into winter, NFU warns
Drought conditions extending into December are heightening concerns for farmers, with the NFU warning that significant water challenges persist…
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Sewage sludge on farms under scrutiny as poll backs water firm accountability
Public pressure is mounting on ministers and water companies over the use of sewage sludge on farmland, after new polling revealed overwhelming…
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Lincolnshire farm breaks new ground with first English olive harvest
A Lincolnshire farm is redefining what can be grown in the UK as it completes the first harvest from what is believed to be the world’s most…
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Green light for 170-acre solar farm on agricultural land in Lancashire
A large solar energy scheme set to transform farmland in Lancashire has been given the green light, marking a significant step in the region's…
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£2.3m boost as farmers lead new wave of green tech trials
Farmers are being backed with nearly £2.3 million to pilot greener, smarter technologies on working farms, as a new wave of farmer-led innovation…
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Co-op to require LEAF Marque certification for all UK produce by 2027
Co-op has committed to making LEAF Marque certification mandatory for all UK-grown fresh produce by January 2027, marking a significant…
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Pressure mounts on Welsh government to refine Sustainable Farming Scheme
Pressure is mounting on the Welsh government to fix key elements of the Sustainable Farming Scheme as concerns grow over whether it will work for…
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Over £400m paid to farmers as stewardship payments gather pace
More than £400 million has been paid to farmers within weeks of the 2025 payment window opening, as agri-environment schemes move swiftly to support…
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NI injects new funding into habitat recovery and land management work
Northern Ireland’s farming and land management sector is set to benefit from nearly £1m of new investment, as the government funds nature recovery…
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