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Defra makes changes to SFI 2024 actions after industry lobbying
Defra has announced changes to several Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions following industry lobbying. One of the most significant changes…
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Farmers needed for study exploring Devon wildcat introduction
Farmers are needed for a major new study exploring the feasibility of a potential reintroduction of wildcats in the south west of England. The survey…
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Defra urged to support farmers to use methane suppressing feed
The government should support farmers to use methane suppressants through the existing Sustainable Farming Incentive programme, green campaigners…
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New report underlines UK sheep sector's role in sustainable agriculture
A new report has brought together evidence to underline the UK sheep sector's role in sustainable agriculture, and what more can be done to progress…
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Welsh family farm undertakes ambitious woodland scheme
A farm-based tree management and planting scheme in Wales is demonstrating how landlords and tenants with aspirations can work together for mutual…
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AHDB updates potential benefits of SFI stacking options for farmers
Information on how farmers can combine various Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) actions to help boost income has been updated by AHDB, but it…
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SSSI management to be included in SFS universal baseline payment
The management of Wales' most environmentally significant land will now be included within the universal baseline payment of the Sustainable Farming…
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Green groups call on new government to 'significantly' boost farm budget
Environmental groups have called on the new Labour government to 'significantly' boost the agricultural budget in order to meet nature and climate…
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Farm trial explores little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure
Scottish livestock farmers are exploring a little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure in the hope it will boost farm productivity and slash…
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Government urged to double UK fruit and veg production
The government must put an end to the UK's reliance on food imports by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables, campaigners say. In an…
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