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Waitrose launches new fund to help farmers reach net zero
Retailer Waitrose has launched a new fund to support its farmer suppliers to take up low carbon farming practices in their transition to net zero…
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Biodiversity net gain still an opportunity for farmers, research says
New research shows that farms are yet to realise the full potential of the opportunity presented by the biodiversity net gain (BNG) obligation placed…
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Government closes SFI scheme for England, but what next?
Defra's sudden announcement that the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) will close for new applications has caused a huge earthquake, but what…
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Farmland threatened by East West Rail granted special status
Farmland in Cambridgeshire, currently under threat from East West Rail’s proposed railway line, has been granted County Wildlife Site status. This…
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Fury as Defra confirms sudden closure of SFI applications
The government has confirmed it will stop accepting new applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, a move which has sparked…
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Additional £1m aims to tackle water quality issues in River Wye
An additional £1m has been announced to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye, including research to look at the impacts of changing farming…
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High Court rules that chicken manure must be classified as 'waste'
The High Court has ruled that chicken manure must be classified as "waste" in a boost for River Action’s campaign against so-called "industrial-scale…
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Government proposes £250-a-year for rural residents near pylons
Residents living in rural communities which are having to host newly installed pylons could be paid £250 a year, the government has said. Households…
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New project set to predict nutrient release from cover crops
A new four-month project which is being funded by AHDB and three water firms is set to predict nutrient release from cover crops. It will include…
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Scottish farmers warned of water scarcity risk this summer
Scottish farmers are being warned of a risk of water scarcity this summer following below-average rainfall over winter and autumn. In light of this…
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