Failure to support farmers to cut carbon could cost £100 billion by 2050 December 8, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … Failure to support farmers to cut carbon could cost £100 billion by 2050 Read More »
Parliamentary push back against regen farming based on “outdated world view” December 8, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … Parliamentary push back against regen farming based on “outdated world view” Read More »
Welsh farming and environment groups call for rural budget to be maintained December 7, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Investment, Policy … Welsh farming and environment groups call for rural budget to be maintained Read More »
Exploring the benefits of shade and shelter December 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming … Exploring the benefits of shade and shelter Read More »
Simpsons Malt Ltd working to decarbonise its distilling supply chain December 6, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Investment … Simpsons Malt Ltd working to decarbonise its distilling supply chain Read More »
High level group assesses environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine December 6, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Nature, Security … High level group assesses environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine Read More »
Resilient communities gather in a bid to improve rural life December 5, 2023 / Farming / Amenity, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy, Security … Resilient communities gather in a bid to improve rural life Read More »
European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture presents white paper in Dubai December 5, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture presents white paper in Dubai Read More »
New legislation set to ban live animal exports from Great Britain December 5, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy … New legislation set to ban live animal exports from Great Britain Read More »
Major philanthropies call for massive scale-up of agroecology and regen farming December 4, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … Major philanthropies call for massive scale-up of agroecology and regen farming Read More »
King Charles calls for investment in regenerative agriculture at opening of COP28 December 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … King Charles calls for investment in regenerative agriculture at opening of COP28 Read More »
Environment Secretary announces cash for farming innovation December 1, 2023 / Farming / Energy, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Policy … Environment Secretary announces cash for farming innovation Read More »
Solar powered water pumps support pastoralists’ livelihoods in climate crisis December 1, 2023 / Farming / Energy, Food system, Investment, Security, Water … Solar powered water pumps support pastoralists’ livelihoods in climate crisis Read More »
Six Inches of Soil to receive first screening at COP28 December 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Soil … Six Inches of Soil to receive first screening at COP28 Read More »
Farmers treating insects as “livestock” in trial to fight pests December 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security … Farmers treating insects as “livestock” in trial to fight pests Read More »
African food system leaders say, “Put people, nature and livelihoods at forefront of climate action” November 30, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Policy, Society … African food system leaders say, “Put people, nature and livelihoods at forefront of climate action” Read More »
UK farming union presidents issue joint statement ahead of COP28 November 29, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … UK farming union presidents issue joint statement ahead of COP28 Read More »
More research and innovation needed to make insect farming a success November 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Investment … More research and innovation needed to make insect farming a success Read More »
Chance for Northern Ireland to have their say on organic rules November 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming … Chance for Northern Ireland to have their say on organic rules Read More »
A taste of the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2024 November 29, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Nature, Society … A taste of the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2024 Read More »
NFUS seeks urgent clarity as Scottish Government cuts rural budget November 28, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Policy, Society … NFUS seeks urgent clarity as Scottish Government cuts rural budget Read More »
Upland farms worse off under current ELMs offer November 28, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Food system, Policy … Upland farms worse off under current ELMs offer Read More »
Nuffield Farming “Super” Conference highlights the importance of knowledge sharing November 27, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital … Nuffield Farming “Super” Conference highlights the importance of knowledge sharing Read More »
Research shows fourfold benefits of a carcass over a live trade in animals for slaughter November 27, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Regenerative farming … Research shows fourfold benefits of a carcass over a live trade in animals for slaughter Read More »
Pilgrim’s UK slashes GHG emissions as it accelerates progress towards net zero November 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming … Pilgrim’s UK slashes GHG emissions as it accelerates progress towards net zero Read More »
Calling Northern Ireland’s farmers November 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Regenerative farming … Calling Northern Ireland’s farmers Read More »
PepsiCo announces agriculture accelerator projects to support regen transition November 23, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Regenerative farming … PepsiCo announces agriculture accelerator projects to support regen transition Read More »
Treasury must deliver for UK food and farming in Autumn Statement November 22, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Policy, Society … Treasury must deliver for UK food and farming in Autumn Statement Read More »
£74m investment to reduce water and air pollution from slurry November 22, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Soil, Water … £74m investment to reduce water and air pollution from slurry Read More »
Roots to Regeneration: a year-long transition programme for farmers and food professionals November 21, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, GWP*, Regenerative farming, Soil … Roots to Regeneration: a year-long transition programme for farmers and food professionals Read More »
Protecting your capital from inflation and inheritance tax November 21, 2023 / Farming / Investment, Policy, Society … Protecting your capital from inflation and inheritance tax Read More »
Buried Environment Agency report shows toxic sludge is being spread on UK farmland November 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Nature, Policy, Society … Buried Environment Agency report shows toxic sludge is being spread on UK farmland Read More »
Bovine TB long term trends show progress in Wales November 17, 2023 / Farming / Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy … Bovine TB long term trends show progress in Wales Read More »
New welfare strategy launched by the UK sheep industry November 16, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food system, Innovation … New welfare strategy launched by the UK sheep industry Read More »
Farmers face an increasingly stormy future November 16, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Soil, Water … Farmers face an increasingly stormy future Read More »
Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries November 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Nature, Security … Nitrogen fertiliser production outstrips global needs and exceeds planetary boundaries Read More »
Project awarded £700k for early disease detection in cattle November 15, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Policy … Project awarded £700k for early disease detection in cattle Read More »
What are farm tenants’ rights when it comes to carbon markets? November 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Investment, Policy … What are farm tenants’ rights when it comes to carbon markets? Read More »
Hutton welcomes early career champions among cohort of new board members November 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Innovation … Hutton welcomes early career champions among cohort of new board members Read More »
North of England estate offers diverse income streams November 14, 2023 / Farming / Energy, Food, Forestry, Natural capital, Society … North of England estate offers diverse income streams Read More »
#GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures November 14, 2023 / Farming / Food, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society … #GetFairAboutFarming petition hits 75,000 signatures Read More »
SNP sets out proposals for rural migration in an independent Scotland November 10, 2023 / Farming / Amenity, Farming, Innovation, Policy, Society … SNP sets out proposals for rural migration in an independent Scotland Read More »
Over 800 pieces of Ferguson memorabilia to go under the hammer at Cheffins November 9, 2023 / Farming / Amenity, Investment, Society … Over 800 pieces of Ferguson memorabilia to go under the hammer at Cheffins Read More »
Study sheds light on how roots branch November 9, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food, Food system, Innovation … Study sheds light on how roots branch Read More »
Sustainable dairy farms perform better economically November 9, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation … Sustainable dairy farms perform better economically Read More »
Government communication hampering avian flu control measures November 9, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation … Government communication hampering avian flu control measures Read More »
Historic herbivore densities could be substantially higher than thought November 8, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy … Historic herbivore densities could be substantially higher than thought Read More »
Milestone reached in evidencing sustainability credentials of Welsh upland farms November 7, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Policy … Milestone reached in evidencing sustainability credentials of Welsh upland farms Read More »
Government complacent over rural mental health November 6, 2023 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society … Government complacent over rural mental health Read More »
Enhancing nutrient use efficiency of organic manures November 3, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Regenerative farming, Soil … Enhancing nutrient use efficiency of organic manures Read More »
Red Tractor says “sorry” and puts Greener Farms Commitment on hold November 2, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regulation … Red Tractor says “sorry” and puts Greener Farms Commitment on hold Read More »
Scotland’s agricultural census shows mixed land use trends November 2, 2023 / Farming / Farming, Fibre, Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Policy … Scotland’s agricultural census shows mixed land use trends Read More »
Profit figures reveal startling increase for banks, says UFU November 2, 2023 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Food system, Policy … Profit figures reveal startling increase for banks, says UFU Read More »
Duchy of Cornwall increases support for tenants to achieve net zero farming November 2, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming … Duchy of Cornwall increases support for tenants to achieve net zero farming Read More »
Pioneering hydrogen glen project seeks delivery partner November 1, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Investment … Pioneering hydrogen glen project seeks delivery partner Read More »
Syngenta hid risks of widely used pesticide from public and regulators for decades November 1, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Regulation … Syngenta hid risks of widely used pesticide from public and regulators for decades Read More »
NFU calls for swift action following HS2 cancellation October 31, 2023 / Farming / Farming, Food system, Forestry, Investment, Policy … NFU calls for swift action following HS2 cancellation Read More »
Scottish Government must focus on agriculture to meet nation’s ambitions October 31, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy … Scottish Government must focus on agriculture to meet nation’s ambitions Read More »
The Guardian questions motives of Dublin Declaration authors October 31, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security … The Guardian questions motives of Dublin Declaration authors Read More »
Transformational impact of Farms for City Children highlighted by Harper Adams research October 31, 2023 / Farming / Amenity, Fibre, Food, Food system, Society … Transformational impact of Farms for City Children highlighted by Harper Adams research Read More »
Government has no strategy on controversial species reintroduction October 30, 2023 / Farming / Amenity, Biodiversity, Food system, Human behaviour, Natural capital, Society … Government has no strategy on controversial species reintroduction Read More »
Glyphosate-based herbicides linked to leukaemia in early life October 30, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Society, Soil, Water … Glyphosate-based herbicides linked to leukaemia in early life Read More »
Nuffield report calls for increased support for Black and People of Colour in agriculture October 30, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society … Nuffield report calls for increased support for Black and People of Colour in agriculture Read More »
New tool launched to track agroecology funding streams October 26, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Investment, Regenerative farming … New tool launched to track agroecology funding streams Read More »
Farmers and growers to be given continued access to pesticides October 26, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Health, Regulation, Soil, Water … Farmers and growers to be given continued access to pesticides Read More »
£2.5m on offer in latest round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund October 25, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food, Natural capital, Policy … £2.5m on offer in latest round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund Read More »
Organics International hits back at comments by Bayer October 25, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming, Security … Organics International hits back at comments by Bayer Read More »
Cool Farm Alliance to advance climate accounting and reporting in Australia October 25, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Soil … Cool Farm Alliance to advance climate accounting and reporting in Australia Read More »
Pasture for Life case study: Fidelity Weston, Romshed Farm October 24, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming, Soil … Pasture for Life case study: Fidelity Weston, Romshed Farm Read More »
Nestlé showcases power of regen agriculture at Cumbrian farm October 24, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming … Nestlé showcases power of regen agriculture at Cumbrian farm Read More »
Defra and innovate UK invest £1m in farm robotics project October 23, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Innovation, Investment, Society … Defra and innovate UK invest £1m in farm robotics project Read More »
84% of Europeans want improvements in farm animal welfare October 23, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society … 84% of Europeans want improvements in farm animal welfare Read More »
8.9 Newsweek podcast: 2024 Nuffield Scholars announced October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society … 8.9 Newsweek podcast: 2024 Nuffield Scholars announced Read More »
NFU Council resolution on Greener Farms Commitment October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Policy, Society … NFU Council resolution on Greener Farms Commitment Read More »
Farmers team up to set research priorities October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Innovation … Farmers team up to set research priorities Read More »
Budget cut adds to “unprecedented challenges” for Welsh farming October 20, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Food system, Policy … Budget cut adds to “unprecedented challenges” for Welsh farming Read More »
Nuffield Scholars for 2024 announced October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Society … Nuffield Scholars for 2024 announced Read More »
New knowledge exchange programme to challenge farmer thinking October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation … New knowledge exchange programme to challenge farmer thinking Read More »
Concern about future of EU’s Farm to Fork strategy October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy … Concern about future of EU’s Farm to Fork strategy Read More »
Kingsclere Estate’s “Pitch Up!” initiative expands into Scotland October 19, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming … Kingsclere Estate’s “Pitch Up!” initiative expands into Scotland Read More »
A new national park in Scotland must prioritise agriculture October 18, 2023 / Farming / Amenity, Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Natural capital, Policy … A new national park in Scotland must prioritise agriculture Read More »
Pasture for Life case study: Bella Lowes and Mill Barton Farm October 17, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Regenerative farming, Security, Society … Pasture for Life case study: Bella Lowes and Mill Barton Farm Read More »
Raising rural women’s voices in Sierra Leone October 17, 2023 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Food system, Human behaviour, Society … Raising rural women’s voices in Sierra Leone Read More »
Harper Adams professor to guide £1.5 million sustainability programme for ABP October 17, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Security … Harper Adams professor to guide £1.5 million sustainability programme for ABP Read More »
Call for Bluetongue Vigilance October 17, 2023 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy … Call for Bluetongue Vigilance Read More »
Diageo announces regen ag programmes across Scotch whisky and tequila October 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming … Diageo announces regen ag programmes across Scotch whisky and tequila Read More »
Global impact of disasters on agriculture costs $14.5m per hour October 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Health, Policy, Security … Global impact of disasters on agriculture costs $14.5m per hour Read More »
Scottish ministers raise concerns over possible UK-USA trade deal October 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Security … Scottish ministers raise concerns over possible UK-USA trade deal Read More »
Waitrose and Tesco listing for Matthews Cotswold Flour October 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming … Waitrose and Tesco listing for Matthews Cotswold Flour Read More »
Can CRISPR help cut methane emissions from cows? October 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation … Can CRISPR help cut methane emissions from cows? Read More »
