Environment
Carbon scheme Soil Capital doubles farmer payments for 2024
A soil carbon scheme has this year paid more than 800 farmers in the UK, France and Belgium for greener farming practices, up from 400 in 2022. In…
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Grower who lost £25,000 worth of fruit crop looks to biopesticides
A grower who lost his entire strawberry harvest to an insect pest is establishing colonies of a predatory bug in the crop in a bid to find an…
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Legal challenge launched against Shrops farm approval
A legal challenge has been launched over Shropshire Council's decision to give planning permission for a new poultry unit near the River Severn. The…
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Farmer and 'conservation champion' praised for environmental work
A Kent farmer who manages a 430-acre farm with an array of cereal crops, livestock, wild flowers and hedgerows has been awarded for his conservation…
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Co-op unveils 'Future Farming Fund' to support greener farming
Retailer Co-op has announced the launch of a new ‘Future Farming Fund’ with the aim of boosting the sustainability of its farmer suppliers. The new…
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End of onshore wind ban 'welcome' but Labour's targets 'optimistic'
The new Labour government has wasted no time in making announcements around renewable energy, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves removing the de facto ban…
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Maximising farm profits with sustainable water management practices
In modern farming, effective water management is crucial for maximising profitability and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural operations…
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Farmers who supply Muller invited to sustainability initiative
Dairy processor Muller is inviting farmers to become the third cohort of its Next Generation initiative, which aims to drive supply chain resilience…
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Dorset Council buys 'intensive' dairy farm for rewilding project
Dorset Council has agreed to buy a dairy farm as part of a green project which will see the local authority rewild the land. In its current form…
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Scottish farm emissions fell by 3% in 2022, figures show
Greenhouse gas emissions stemming from Scottish agriculture declined by three percent in 2022, official new figures show. The Chief Statistician has…
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