Applications open for 2025 Nuffield Scholarships January 29, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Food system, Forestry, Innovation, Regenerative farming […] Applications open for 2025 Nuffield Scholarships Read More »
AFSA launches 21 seed case studies from 10 African nations January 29, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society AFSA launches 21 seed case studies from 10 African nations Read More »
Wales: “Shocking scenario” projected by SFS impact assessment January 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Investment, Policy Wales: “Shocking scenario” projected by SFS impact assessment Read More »
Fourth emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide is a “deathblow” January 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regulation, Security Fourth emergency authorisation of bee-killing pesticide is a “deathblow” Read More »
Farmers aim to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure January 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Farmers aim to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure Read More »
“Major risk factors” found in assessment of live transport regulations January 25, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Regulation, Society “Major risk factors” found in assessment of live transport regulations Read More »
“Empower farmers and they will deliver what society wants” January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Human behaviour, Natural capital, Policy, Security “Empower farmers and they will deliver what society wants” Read More »
NFU and AHDB to commission independent review of farm assurance January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society NFU and AHDB to commission independent review of farm assurance Read More »
Four-point plan to back nature-friendly farming in Northern Ireland January 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy Four-point plan to back nature-friendly farming in Northern Ireland Read More »
Vets and farmers working together on animal health pilot scheme January 24, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Nature, Policy Vets and farmers working together on animal health pilot scheme Read More »
BCBC hears that “Ecological security requires ecological efficiency” January 24, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Security BCBC hears that “Ecological security requires ecological efficiency” Read More »
NI faces a “public health emergency” unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured January 23, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Health, Policy, Security, Society NI faces a “public health emergency” unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured Read More »
UK’s first sunflower marketing pool January 23, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Innovation, Society, Soil UK’s first sunflower marketing pool Read More »
Farmers’ concerns about cultured meat go beyond the farm gate January 23, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Investment Farmers’ concerns about cultured meat go beyond the farm gate Read More »
Clarence Court and Royal Countryside Fund launch partnership to support farming communities January 22, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Investment, Natural capital Clarence Court and Royal Countryside Fund launch partnership to support farming communities Read More »
NSA urges support for the farming community amongst concerning disease outbreaks January 22, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Society NSA urges support for the farming community amongst concerning disease outbreaks Read More »
Funding relief for organic farmers as Wales recognises environmental benefits January 19, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming, Soil Funding relief for organic farmers as Wales recognises environmental benefits Read More »
Incredible response to first UK screening of Six Inches of Soil January 19, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming, Soil Incredible response to first UK screening of Six Inches of Soil Read More »
Why we must unleash the potential of community ownership across England January 18, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Natural capital, Policy, Security Why we must unleash the potential of community ownership across England Read More »
Wales: Announcement of Organic Support Payment 2024 January 17, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Policy, Regenerative farming Wales: Announcement of Organic Support Payment 2024 Read More »
Wales: Measures from February 1st to help eradicate bovine TB January 17, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Human behaviour, Policy, Security Wales: Measures from February 1st to help eradicate bovine TB Read More »
Hutton co-leads major research into national land use transformation January 17, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Innovation, Policy Hutton co-leads major research into national land use transformation Read More »
MS’s comments on farm funding ‘out of touch’, says NFU Cymru January 16, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Food system, Policy, Security, Society MS’s comments on farm funding ‘out of touch’, says NFU Cymru Read More »
Critical shortage of senior-level talent in land-based sector January 15, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Forestry, Natural capital, Policy, Society Critical shortage of senior-level talent in land-based sector Read More »
AHDB announce first Roots to Resilience module January 15, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Soil AHDB announce first Roots to Resilience module Read More »
Research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities January 15, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society Research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities Read More »
A whole-sector approach needed to create resilience in UK dairy sector January 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Policy, Regenerative farming A whole-sector approach needed to create resilience in UK dairy sector Read More »
NFFN celebrates victory as Defra pledges to double Higher Tier agreements January 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming NFFN celebrates victory as Defra pledges to double Higher Tier agreements Read More »
Over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise nature-friendly farming January 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming Over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise nature-friendly farming Read More »
LAA Market Prices platform now officially live January 11, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Innovation, Investment, Regenerative farming LAA Market Prices platform now officially live Read More »
Growers urged to register with Farming Connect to unlock business support January 11, 2024 / Farming / Food, Innovation, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming Growers urged to register with Farming Connect to unlock business support Read More »
Proposed changes to egg labelling rules during avian influenza outbreaks January 10, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Security Proposed changes to egg labelling rules during avian influenza outbreaks Read More »
Up to £25,000 for farmers affected by flooding January 10, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Policy, Water Up to £25,000 for farmers affected by flooding Read More »
Ombudsman opens inquiry on European Commission’s failure to act January 10, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society Ombudsman opens inquiry on European Commission’s failure to act Read More »
Stonegate announces bespoke pullet finance initiative January 9, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Investment, Society Stonegate announces bespoke pullet finance initiative Read More »
Flexible approaches needed to bring new entrants into small farming businesses January 9, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Innovation, Investment, Security Flexible approaches needed to bring new entrants into small farming businesses Read More »
Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock January 9, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour, Regenerative farming Mud snail DNA test could give answers to liver fluke risk in Welsh sheep flock Read More »
Later than normal challenge from liver fluke this January January 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Fibre, Food, Human behaviour Later than normal challenge from liver fluke this January Read More »
Information events announced for Welsh SFS consultation January 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Food system, Policy Information events announced for Welsh SFS consultation Read More »
Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish January 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Security Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish Read More »
British wool sees healthy price rise January 5, 2024 / Farming / Fashion, Fibre, Food system British wool sees healthy price rise Read More »
Cash boost and new incentives for nature-friendly farming welcomed January 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Cash boost and new incentives for nature-friendly farming welcomed Read More »
First Milk farms revolutionising biodiversity and soil health assessment January 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming First Milk farms revolutionising biodiversity and soil health assessment Read More »
Rothamsted explores collective insurance options for catchment-scale initiatives January 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Innovation, Natural capital, Society Rothamsted explores collective insurance options for catchment-scale initiatives Read More »
England: Is agricultural reform on course? January 3, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming England: Is agricultural reform on course? Read More »
Merry Christmas – We’re back January 2nd 2024 December 18, 2023 / Farming / Food, Society Merry Christmas – We’re back January 2nd 2024 Read More »
SMI Agribusiness Task Force launches finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream December 16, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Investment, Natural capital, Regenerative farming SMI Agribusiness Task Force launches finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream Read More »
Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs December 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Investment, Policy, Regenerative farming Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs Read More »
Commoning and pastoralism central to Dartmoor land management December 15, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Fibre, Food system, Landscape, Policy, Regenerative farming Commoning and pastoralism central to Dartmoor land management Read More »
Forty Farms: Cumbria Farm Trail open until Easter 2024 December 14, 2023 / Farming / Farming, Fibre, Food, Innovation, Landscape, Natural capital, Regenerative farming Forty Farms: Cumbria Farm Trail open until Easter 2024 Read More »
Sheep farmer trials peas and beans as soya alternative December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation Sheep farmer trials peas and beans as soya alternative Read More »
Grass measuring reduces input costs by £20,000 for Welsh Dairy farmer December 14, 2023 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Dairy, Energy, Food system, Innovation Grass measuring reduces input costs by £20,000 for Welsh Dairy farmer Read More »
Final consultation opens for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Final consultation opens for Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme Read More »
New book explores connections between field, fork and fashion December 14, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fashion, Fibre, Food, Regenerative farming New book explores connections between field, fork and fashion Read More »
NFU says food and farming is a key issue ahead of general election December 13, 2023 / Farming / Food system, Investment, Natural capital, Policy, Society NFU says food and farming is a key issue ahead of general election Read More »
New penalty notices for farm animal health and welfare offences December 13, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Health, Human behaviour, Policy New penalty notices for farm animal health and welfare offences Read More »
OF&G white paper highlights benefits of 10% organic English farmed area December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Policy, Soil OF&G white paper highlights benefits of 10% organic English farmed area Read More »
Alliance of Champions launched at COP28 to supercharge food system transformation December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Security Alliance of Champions launched at COP28 to supercharge food system transformation Read More »
British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids December 12, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Human behaviour, Policy, Society British Sugar fails to deliver on 3 year plan to end use of banned neonicotinoids Read More »
Scottish Wildlife Trust criticised for leaving farmers out of nature-based agriculture proposals December 11, 2023 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Scottish Wildlife Trust criticised for leaving farmers out of nature-based agriculture proposals Read More »
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 / Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Landscape, 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 »
