Environment
Farmers deliver for wildlife as Bird Count records 358,000 sightings
Farmer-led conservation efforts are proving their worth, with the 2025 Big Farmland Bird Count revealing hundreds of thousands of birds thriving on…
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Power grid reform must respect the countryside, rural group says
The government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to land rights and consents processes for electricity infrastructure, despite fears…
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Australia's livestock sector retreats from 2030 climate pledge
The Australian red meat industry has formally dropped its high-profile commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030, citing a lack of time, investment…
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Tenant farmers demand fair deal amid surge in solar developments
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has reiterated its demand for urgent government intervention in response to the increasing number of solar…
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Shared climate goals included in Dairy Roadmap relaunch
Farmers and food industry giants have joined forces in a landmark agreement to fast-track sustainability across the entire British dairy supply…
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Weetabix slashes wheat emissions by 50% in groundbreaking trial
Weetabix has halved the carbon footprint of its wheat in a landmark trial that could revolutionise sustainable cereal production in the UK. The firm…
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Extreme heat cuts milk production by 10%, study concludes
A major new study has revealed that extreme heat can reduce milk production by up to 10% — and even state-of-the-art cooling systems can only halve…
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Limited SFI window to open – but only for eligible few
Defra has confirmed that the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme will reopen for applications on 7 July, offering a limited second chance for…
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Defra urged to clarify SFI plans as farmers face growing uncertainty
Defra is being urged to ensure that the revised Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) works for all farmers, amid concerns that vague assurances and…
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Farmers urged to act as capital grants scheme reopens with new options
Farmers are set to benefit from a new £150m funding round, as the government reopens the capital grants scheme aimed at supporting more sustainable…
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