“Nimbyism is holding rural communities back” March 14, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Forestry, Investment, Policy, Society […] “Nimbyism is holding rural communities back” Read More »
Research farm opens its gates for Climate Week March 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming Research farm opens its gates for Climate Week Read More »
Adaptive grazing delivers optimal pathways for soil carbon sequestration March 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Soil Adaptive grazing delivers optimal pathways for soil carbon sequestration Read More »
Scotland: Community Right to Buy to be reviewed March 13, 2024 / Farming / Farming, Human behaviour, Investment, Policy, Society Scotland: Community Right to Buy to be reviewed Read More »
First Milk announces April milk price increase March 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming First Milk announces April milk price increase Read More »
Nuffield Farming’s first ever ‘Next-Gen Scholars’ announced March 12, 2024 / Farming / Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Forestry, Society Nuffield Farming’s first ever ‘Next-Gen Scholars’ announced Read More »
Improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads March 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming, Water Improving nutrient use and reducing nitrate and phosphate pollution in the Broads Read More »
Tenant Farmers’ Association “bitterly disappointed” by inheritance tax decision March 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming Tenant Farmers’ Association “bitterly disappointed” by inheritance tax decision Read More »
New widening participation programme launched to support future vets March 11, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Pets, Society New widening participation programme launched to support future vets Read More »
Wales: Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation closes March 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Policy Wales: Sustainable Farming Scheme consultation closes Read More »
Land-based education can help tackle ecological crisis March 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Nature Land-based education can help tackle ecological crisis Read More »
Natural capital income streams available for farmers March 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Investment, Natural capital Natural capital income streams available for farmers Read More »
Farmers aim to cull Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment March 7, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Policy Farmers aim to cull Red Tractor’s Greener Farms Commitment Read More »
New Foundation Farms reaches £1 million in equity funding March 7, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Regenerative farming New Foundation Farms reaches £1 million in equity funding Read More »
Hedgerow regulations will be brought into English law March 6, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fashion, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Hedgerow regulations will be brought into English law Read More »
Morrisons launch Sustainable Farm Network to support farmers on net zero journey March 6, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Innovation, Society Morrisons launch Sustainable Farm Network to support farmers on net zero journey Read More »
Senedd investigation demands focus on rural economic growth March 6, 2024 / Farming / Farming, Forestry, Landscape, Nature, Policy Senedd investigation demands focus on rural economic growth Read More »
EA warns poor crop-management could increase flooding and pollution March 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Nature, Policy, Water EA warns poor crop-management could increase flooding and pollution Read More »
PGI status an “amazing success” for farmers in North and South of Ireland March 5, 2024 / Farming / Food, Innovation, Policy, Trade PGI status an “amazing success” for farmers in North and South of Ireland Read More »
New paradigm in soil science shows vast potential for carbon storage March 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security New paradigm in soil science shows vast potential for carbon storage Read More »
Farmers look to help rivers by cutting plough use in maize trials March 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Food system, Innovation, Soil Farmers look to help rivers by cutting plough use in maize trials Read More »
The Farming Community Network forges partnership with Bolt Burdon Kemp March 4, 2024 / Farming / Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society The Farming Community Network forges partnership with Bolt Burdon Kemp Read More »
“Allow hedges as woodland and reward farmers for planting trees” says Holden March 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Human behaviour, Policy “Allow hedges as woodland and reward farmers for planting trees” says Holden Read More »
Chancellor urged to deliver stability for farmers March 1, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Policy, Society Chancellor urged to deliver stability for farmers Read More »
NFFN Cymru unveils five-point plan for Welsh Government March 1, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming NFFN Cymru unveils five-point plan for Welsh Government Read More »
Creepy crawlies protect apples when flowers planted on farms February 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Innovation, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Creepy crawlies protect apples when flowers planted on farms Read More »
Farmers’ views on agri-environment schemes sought February 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Natural capital, Policy Farmers’ views on agri-environment schemes sought Read More »
Lamb market at record high for the time of year February 29, 2024 / Farming / Food, Trade Lamb market at record high for the time of year Read More »
NSA urges Welsh Government rethink amidst SFS turmoil February 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Investment, Policy NSA urges Welsh Government rethink amidst SFS turmoil Read More »
Government policy “inconsistent” and failing to deliver on farm antibiotic use February 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Policy, Security Government policy “inconsistent” and failing to deliver on farm antibiotic use Read More »
Free online SCOPS forecast to help producers deal with variation in disease risk February 28, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Nature Free online SCOPS forecast to help producers deal with variation in disease risk Read More »
Welsh Government written statement: Farming in Wales February 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Water Welsh Government written statement: Farming in Wales Read More »
LEAF calls for the agri-food sector to unite to address the climate crisis February 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Society LEAF calls for the agri-food sector to unite to address the climate crisis Read More »
Cogent breeding now genetics partner of Gamechanger beef supply chain February 27, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Innovation Cogent breeding now genetics partner of Gamechanger beef supply chain Read More »
Welsh farmers will benefit from increasing tree cover February 27, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Welsh farmers will benefit from increasing tree cover Read More »
Food and farming policies “fettered by neoliberal economics” says SDP February 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Trade Food and farming policies “fettered by neoliberal economics” says SDP Read More »
NFFN launches practical guide to integrated pest management February 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming NFFN launches practical guide to integrated pest management Read More »
African Development Bank policies “undermining biodiversity” February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming African Development Bank policies “undermining biodiversity” Read More »
NFU elects new presidential team February 23, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Policy, Society, Trade NFU elects new presidential team Read More »
Liberal Democrats promise £1bn extra for English farmers February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Liberal Democrats promise £1bn extra for English farmers Read More »
“Embrace the canopy” – Wales’ Sustainable Farm Scheme February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Regenerative farming “Embrace the canopy” – Wales’ Sustainable Farm Scheme Read More »
Welsh Government says “We are listening” February 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Society Welsh Government says “We are listening” Read More »
Call for “radical rethink” to reap benefits of UK organic market for farmers February 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Trade Call for “radical rethink” to reap benefits of UK organic market for farmers Read More »
Major project working to boost peat habitats and ecosystems February 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming Major project working to boost peat habitats and ecosystems Read More »
Yorkshire Dales small abattoir closure is a crisis for rural community February 21, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security, Society Yorkshire Dales small abattoir closure is a crisis for rural community Read More »
Prime Minister “needs to map a realistic future for farmers” February 21, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy Prime Minister “needs to map a realistic future for farmers” Read More »
“China and Brazil can lead harmonised criteria” for green agriculture February 21, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Policy “China and Brazil can lead harmonised criteria” for green agriculture Read More »
First Milk and Nestlé awarded Collaboration and Partnership award February 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming First Milk and Nestlé awarded Collaboration and Partnership award Read More »
Avian Influenza: Bird gatherings ban relaxed in Wales February 20, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Nature, Policy, Security Avian Influenza: Bird gatherings ban relaxed in Wales Read More »
Nature Friendly Farming Network statement on farming protests February 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Security, Society Nature Friendly Farming Network statement on farming protests Read More »
Farm advisors and farmers set to benefit from new online sustainability module February 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming Farm advisors and farmers set to benefit from new online sustainability module Read More »
Agroforestry rises as a smallholder-powered climate solution February 19, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Forestry, Innovation, Security, Society Agroforestry rises as a smallholder-powered climate solution Read More »
Government must take horticulture sector seriously or risk its future February 19, 2024 / Farming / Food, Food system, Policy, Security Government must take horticulture sector seriously or risk its future Read More »
First Milk announces acquisition of BV Dairy February 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food, Investment, Regenerative farming, Society First Milk announces acquisition of BV Dairy Read More »
Farm aims to accelerate genetic potential of dairy herd February 16, 2024 / Farming / Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Farm aims to accelerate genetic potential of dairy herd Read More »
Chance to join an international study into intercropping February 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Chance to join an international study into intercropping Read More »
Rothamsted to explore role of soil microbiomes February 16, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Soil Rothamsted to explore role of soil microbiomes Read More »
Farm seeks funds to reconnect people with food and nature February 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Investment, Regenerative farming, Society Farm seeks funds to reconnect people with food and nature Read More »
Opportunities associated with change of use under PDR for farm buildings February 15, 2024 / Farming / Investment, Policy, Regulation, Society Opportunities associated with change of use under PDR for farm buildings Read More »
Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive February 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive Read More »
Protesting farmers have allies in the public and also in nature February 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming Protesting farmers have allies in the public and also in nature Read More »
“Serious and fair solutions” needed for farming in Wales February 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society “Serious and fair solutions” needed for farming in Wales Read More »
A just farming transition is needed to “head off populist divisive politics” February 14, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming A just farming transition is needed to “head off populist divisive politics” Read More »
Labour pulls ahead in crucial battle for the countryside vote February 13, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farming, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Society Labour pulls ahead in crucial battle for the countryside vote Read More »
Scotland: Yousaf to continue 70 per cent direct funding, dependent on greening February 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Scotland: Yousaf to continue 70 per cent direct funding, dependent on greening Read More »
Fluke control & prevention, beyond testing & treatment February 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Regenerative farming Fluke control & prevention, beyond testing & treatment Read More »
National Parks must work for everyone February 9, 2024 / Farming / Food, Landscape, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society National Parks must work for everyone Read More »
Teagasc leading development of more sustainable Euro livestock production systems February 9, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regenerative farming Teagasc leading development of more sustainable Euro livestock production systems Read More »
Inflation and cost of living put long term resilience of farming under pressure February 8, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Investment, Policy, Security, Trade Inflation and cost of living put long term resilience of farming under pressure Read More »
Breeding sheep for lower methane emissions February 8, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Policy Breeding sheep for lower methane emissions Read More »
UK-wide exhibition spotlights regenerative food producers February 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Forestry, Regenerative farming, Society UK-wide exhibition spotlights regenerative food producers Read More »
Taking aquatic animal welfare seriously February 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Ocean, Water Taking aquatic animal welfare seriously Read More »
Researchers aim to stimulate nematodes February 7, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Soil Researchers aim to stimulate nematodes Read More »
Survey reveals bleak relations between landlords and tenant farmers February 7, 2024 / Farming / Food, Forestry, Human behaviour, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Survey reveals bleak relations between landlords and tenant farmers Read More »
Groundbreaking film turns soil into a safari February 7, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Regenerative farming, Soil Groundbreaking film turns soil into a safari Read More »
Project to transform grassland dairy and meat production February 6, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Project to transform grassland dairy and meat production Read More »
Nestlé announces a new partnership to build farmland resilience February 6, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Nestlé announces a new partnership to build farmland resilience Read More »
NSA workshop will help young farmers engage audiences through social media February 6, 2024 / Farming / Human behaviour, Innovation, Society NSA workshop will help young farmers engage audiences through social media Read More »
Climate change: Fungal disease endangers wheat production February 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Food system, Health, Policy, Security Climate change: Fungal disease endangers wheat production Read More »
Agricultural Transition Plan update: agroforestry February 2, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Agricultural Transition Plan update: agroforestry Read More »
Latest Farm Productivity Grant is welcome news for farmers February 2, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Energy, Policy, Society Latest Farm Productivity Grant is welcome news for farmers Read More »
Slow Food: “It’s not a question of agriculture versus the environment” January 31, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Policy, Security Slow Food: “It’s not a question of agriculture versus the environment” Read More »
UK-Canada trade talks halted over safeguarding British food standards January 31, 2024 / Farming / Farming, Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Policy, Security UK-Canada trade talks halted over safeguarding British food standards Read More »
A big win for grassland, but farmers need more January 31, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming A big win for grassland, but farmers need more Read More »
British Cattle Breeders Conference sheds light on how farmers can go green January 31, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Regenerative farming British Cattle Breeders Conference sheds light on how farmers can go green Read More »
Farming risks being “lured” by far-right rhetoric January 31, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Security Farming risks being “lured” by far-right rhetoric Read More »
Last call to join the Big Farmland Bird Count January 30, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Natural capital, Nature, Society Last call to join the Big Farmland Bird Count Read More »
Grocery suppliers urged to complete 2024 groceries sector survey January 30, 2024 / Farming / Food, Food system, Investment, Policy, Society Grocery suppliers urged to complete 2024 groceries sector survey Read More »
Euro NGOs initiate legal challenge against EU glyphosate re-approval January 30, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Health, Policy, Soil Euro NGOs initiate legal challenge against EU glyphosate re-approval Read More »
Nuffield report seeks to address UK water security January 29, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Security, Soil, Water Nuffield report seeks to address UK water security Read More »
