Environment
Farmers, surveyors and energy firms unite on landmark land rights code
Professionals working on electricity infrastructure projects now have a new gold standard to follow, as leading industry bodies unveil a landmark…
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Dry spring takes toll on UK crops as yield prospects shrink
A parched spring has left UK crops under stress, with key cereals already showing signs of reduced yield and farmers bracing for a challenging…
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Peatland proposals undermine hill farmers and boost fire risk, NFU warns
Plans to extend the ban on heather burning across more upland peat areas could fuel the risk of wildfires and devastate hill farming livelihoods, the…
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Farming leaders sound alarm over reported ELMs budget cuts
Farm leaders have issued a stark warning that Labour could be 'giving up' on its environmental ambitions if rumours of deep cuts to nature-friendly…
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Driest spring in decades leads to 'medium risk' of drought this summer
Farmers are facing mounting pressure as the driest spring in nearly 70 years raises serious concerns over potential water shortages and droughts this…
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Government pumps £30m into paying farmers for habitat restoration
Farmers and landowners restoring nature and protecting iconic landscapes are set for a £30 million pay boost as part of a major funding uplift…
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Severn Trent donates bowsers to boost farms hit by dry conditions
Severn Trent has launched a new initiative aimed at helping livestock farmers bolster their water storage capacity during increasingly dry…
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Lab-meat threatens traditional livestock farming, study concludes
Beef, lamb, milk and eggs are at the greatest risk of losing market share to lab-grown alternatives, according to a ground-breaking joint UK-Norway…
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NFU Scotland warns against farmers 'carrying the burden' in net zero drive
NFU Scotland has made clear that farmers are ready to lead on climate action—but won’t accept being unfairly burdened by new carbon budget plans. The…
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New national peat map to shape environmental and agricultural policies
Natural England has unveiled a long-anticipated update to the mapping of England’s peatlands, offering a significantly enhanced picture of the…
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