Environment
Farm leaders slam Environment Agency for 'years of poor flood management'
Farming groups have called on the Environment Agency to take urgent action so farmers no longer bear the brunt of flooding issues alone. As farmers…
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UK grower hails Ukrainian irrigation system as 'revolutionary' after trial
A Welsh fruit and vegetable grower has hailed a Ukrainian irrigation system as 'revolutionary' following a successful trial of the technology this…
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Labour urged not to impose 'urban-centric policies' in rural areas
Campaigners have warned Labour against 'falling into the trap' of imposing 'urban-centric policies' in rural areas after Sadiq Khan said beavers…
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Defra increases funding for farmers to grow more trees
Defra has today announced increased funding and more flexibility for farmers and landowners in England to grow more trees. Funding improvements to…
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Red Tractor agrees to put Greener Farms Commitment standard on hold
Red Tractor has put its controversial Greener Farms Commitment standard on hold until NFU's review into the assurance body's governance is completed…
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NFU calls on parties to set out plans to protect farms from floods
The NFU is calling on all political parties to set out their plans to protect farmland from flooding following the devastation caused by Storm Babet…
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Farmers need clarity on methane supressing feed products, NFU says
Farmers need clarity on how methane supressing feed products will work as well as their impact on animal welfare, the NFU has said after Defra seeks…
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South Downs farm signs 'landmark' biodiversity net gain agreement
Thirty one hectares of downland in the South Downs has been signed over for nature recovery as part of a 'landmark' biodiversity net gain (BNG) deal…
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Project helping farmers make most of woodland receives new funding
A project that helps farmers make the most of existing and new woodland is accepting more applicants after additional funding was made available. The…
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Government declines to adopt species reintroduction measures
Defra has declined to adopt EFRA Committee's recommendations on species reintroduction, with rural campaigners applauding the move as the policy…
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