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Arla trial sees 30 farmers use feed additive to cut emissions
Farmers who supply Arla will trial the use of a feed additive that reduces enteric methane emissions from cattle. Initially, thirty farmers will…
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Project receives £500k to help 'transform' grassland farms for net zero
Researchers have received over £500,000 from the government to help 'transform' lowland and upland livestock farms for net zero goals. Scientists at…
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Concern as Rural Payments Agency suspends capital grants
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has reportedly suspended capital grants, sparking fresh alarm for farmers across the country. The suspension is…
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Welsh government axes 10% on-farm tree cover proposal
The Welsh government has agreed to axe its proposal mandating farmers to set aside 10% of their land to woodland and tree cover. The controversial…
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Farmers trial use of livestock to control bracken without chemicals
Farmers are trialling the use of livestock to control bracken without chemicals, with an ultimate aim to save costs while restoring habitats. By…
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Researchers work with Fens farmers to utilise data from satellites
Farmers in the Fens are utilising insights from satellite technologies to help them combat the impact of extreme weather while boosting food…
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UK farm bodies welcome one-year delay to EU deforestation regulation
UK farming bodies have welcomed confirmation that the EU's deforestation regulation will be delayed for 12 months to avoid disruption to supply…
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Long-awaited flooding payments to be issued in few days' time
The government has confirmed that the long-awaited flooding payments will start to land in farmers' bank accounts in a few days time. From Thursday…
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Plans to build UK’s largest solar farm submitted to government
Plans to build the UK’s largest solar farm covering some 2,400-acres of land in Oxfordshire have been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for…
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Yorkshire estate to rewild arable land as part of 30-year project
A North Yorkshire estate has agreed to rewild large swathes of its arable land as part of a new 30-year restoration project. Castle Howard Estate has…
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