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 »
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 / Farming, Innovation, Landscape, 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 / Investment, Landscape, 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 »
