SYPA creates farmland joint venture with Royal London April 12, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Nature, Regenerative farming, Water […] SYPA creates farmland joint venture with Royal London Read More »
Case studies offer a leg-up for pasture-fed sheep April 11, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Case studies offer a leg-up for pasture-fed sheep Read More »
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New landlord/tenant code of practice “a major step forward” April 11, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Human behaviour, Natural capital, Policy, Regenerative farming, Society New landlord/tenant code of practice “a major step forward” Read More »
SRUC and HIE partnership to benefit rural economy April 10, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food, Innovation, Natural capital, Society SRUC and HIE partnership to benefit rural economy Read More »
Government opens fund to support farmers affected by flooding April 10, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Policy, Society, Water Government opens fund to support farmers affected by flooding Read More »
Hemp licensing changes will help grow UK economy April 10, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Fibre, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Regulation Hemp licensing changes will help grow UK economy Read More »
COWS launches lungworm survey April 9, 2024 / Farming / Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Human behaviour, Innovation, Nature COWS launches lungworm survey Read More »
Applications invited for The LEAF Caroline Drummond Scholarship April 8, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming Applications invited for The LEAF Caroline Drummond Scholarship Read More »
Government must deliver promised flood support, says CLA April 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Security, Water Government must deliver promised flood support, says CLA Read More »
No food security without resilience April 5, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Policy, Security, Society No food security without resilience Read More »
Changes in antibiotic classification are not “green light” for increased use April 4, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Security Changes in antibiotic classification are not “green light” for increased use Read More »
Scottish Government seeks views on banning the use of cages April 4, 2024 / Farming / Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Health, Policy, Regulation, Society Scottish Government seeks views on banning the use of cages Read More »
USDA confirms bird flu in multiple dairy herds April 4, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Farm animal health & welfare, Health, Nature, Policy, Security USDA confirms bird flu in multiple dairy herds Read More »
Farmers demand Universal Basic Income April 3, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Innovation, Policy, Security, Society Farmers demand Universal Basic Income Read More »
First Milk further rewards its regenerative dairy producers April 3, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Regenerative farming First Milk further rewards its regenerative dairy producers Read More »
Herbal ley mixes for natural flood management April 2, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security, Society, Water Herbal ley mixes for natural flood management Read More »
RCF champions mental health and sustainability April 2, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Health, Human behaviour, Policy, Society RCF champions mental health and sustainability Read More »
Research finds ten times more pests in insecticide-treated corn fields April 2, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Nature, Regenerative farming Research finds ten times more pests in insecticide-treated corn fields Read More »
Conventional pasture needs four times more land to match yield from silvopasture March 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Natural capital, Regenerative farming, Security Conventional pasture needs four times more land to match yield from silvopasture Read More »
NFFN unveils UK general election manifesto March 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Nature, Policy, Society NFFN unveils UK general election manifesto Read More »
Seven smart financial strategies we see from top farmers March 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Investment, Regenerative farming Seven smart financial strategies we see from top farmers Read More »
Another workshop from AHDB’s sell-out Roots to Resilience programme March 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Natural capital, Regenerative farming Another workshop from AHDB’s sell-out Roots to Resilience programme Read More »
“Slurry pollution as damaging as sewage” March 28, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Policy, Society, Water “Slurry pollution as damaging as sewage” Read More »
Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated March 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Human behaviour, Nature, Society Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated Read More »
Government caps land area used for six key SFI payments March 26, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming Government caps land area used for six key SFI payments Read More »
Future Farming funding boost to sugar beet innovation March 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Food system, Health, Innovation Future Farming funding boost to sugar beet innovation Read More »
Welsh Government: New Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs confirmed March 25, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Forestry, Policy, Regenerative farming Welsh Government: New Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs confirmed Read More »
Government urged to deliver for UK food security March 25, 2024 / Farming / Food system, Policy, Society, Soil Government urged to deliver for UK food security Read More »
Understanding the implications of the Renters (Reform) Bill March 22, 2024 / Farming / Investment, Policy, Regulation, Society Understanding the implications of the Renters (Reform) Bill Read More »
Bayer and Trinity Agtech join forces to drive regen practices March 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Natural capital, Regenerative farming Bayer and Trinity Agtech join forces to drive regen practices Read More »
New Welsh First Minister offers opportunity for reset March 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Forestry, Nature, Policy, Regenerative farming New Welsh First Minister offers opportunity for reset Read More »
SRUC researchers win £300k to help farmers achieve net March 22, 2024 / Farming / Climate & carbon, Forestry, Innovation, Nature, Policy, Soil SRUC researchers win £300k to help farmers achieve net Read More »
Questions remain over England’s plan for improving soil health March 22, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Natural capital, Nature, Regenerative farming, Security Questions remain over England’s plan for improving soil health Read More »
First Milk aims to “make dairy a force for good” March 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Dairy, Food system, Regenerative farming, Society First Milk aims to “make dairy a force for good” Read More »
RAU offers masters degree in agroecology March 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food system, Innovation, Regenerative farming, Society RAU offers masters degree in agroecology Read More »
Pasturebird founder asks, “Are vegans stupid?” March 20, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Regenerative farming, Society Pasturebird founder asks, “Are vegans stupid?” Read More »
Industry-wide assurance review officially launched March 19, 2024 / Farming / Food, Food system, Innovation, Policy, Society Industry-wide assurance review officially launched Read More »
Open Farm Sunday seeks more host farmers March 19, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Nature, Society Open Farm Sunday seeks more host farmers Read More »
RAU to screen ground-breaking new documentary March 19, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Nature, Regenerative farming RAU to screen ground-breaking new documentary Read More »
“Drastic reduction” in UK cereal cropped areas March 18, 2024 / Farming / Biodiversity, Climate & carbon, Food, Food system, Security, Soil, Trade “Drastic reduction” in UK cereal cropped areas Read More »
Rural votes are up for grabs, says CLA March 15, 2024 / Farming / Fibre, Food, Forestry, Human behaviour, Natural capital, Policy, Society Rural votes are up for grabs, says CLA Read More »
Nuffield report explores successful cattle health schemes March 15, 2024 / Farming / Dairy, Farm animal health & welfare, Food system, Innovation Nuffield report explores successful cattle health schemes Read More »
“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 »
