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Barclays launches discounted finance scheme for greener farming
Farmers who adopt more sustainable practices will be able to borrow at discounted rates under a new lending scheme launched by Barclays. The Farm…
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Union says food security must not be sacrificed for net zero
Farmers must not be forced to choose between tackling climate change and producing food, NFU Scotland has warned, as it welcomed a new report on the…
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New study raises food safety fears as nanoplastics found in crops
Plastic pollution has now been discovered inside the food on our plates, with scientists showing for the first time that tiny plastic particles can…
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Study probes profitability and pitfalls of agri-environmental schemes
A major review has asked whether agri-environment schemes (AES) are helping farmers build resilience — or simply adding fresh layers of complexity…
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Study warns vertical farms pump out more emissions than fields
Vertical farms may deliver huge yields and save water, but a new UK study has found their carbon emissions are still higher than conventional lettuce…
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Farmers warned drought will drag into autumn despite rain
Farmers are being warned that drought conditions will drag on well into the autumn, with crops and livestock under mounting strain despite recent…
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Hertfordshire farm event puts agroforestry in the spotlight
Farmers and foresters gathered in Hertfordshire to examine how trees could strengthen food production and business resilience after a year of…
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Kent Wildlife Trust buys 400-acre arable farm for rewilding
Kent Wildlife Trust has confirmed the purchase of Hoathly Farm in Lamberhurst, a 400-acre arable site acquired through its largest land appeal to…
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Stricter neonicotinoid guidance piles pressure on British farmers
Farmers and growers are warning of new pressures on food production after the government announced stricter guidance on neonicotinoid use. The Health…
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UK and Brazil strike deal to cut fertiliser pollution
The UK and Brazil have agreed a new partnership to cut the environmental damage caused by fertilisers and strengthen the resilience of global food…
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